My very first poem Warning it can be a trigger.

This is the first poem I wrote.  I got involved with a writer's group whilst having counselling therapy to deal with my childhood abuse from an uncle.  The group were asked to submit work for an anthology and a professional poet was selecting the work to put in.  I didn't submit this, a friend did it for me and the person collating the work asked where my other stuff was.  She was surprised to hear that I hadn't written anything before this.  Anyone who was sexually abused as a child will recognise some of the phrases used.

Silence!

Don't scream,

The pain will soon be over

Don't scream

Just let me be your lover

Don't scream,

Just take it don't say but

Don't scream

It doesn't really hurt

Don't scream

I'll make you better soon

Don't scream

They'll hear you on the moon

Don't scream

You'll soon be on your feet

Don't scream

I'll take you for a sweet

Don't scream

My little turtle dove

Don't scream

It isn't pain it's love

Freda 1998