you savaged my soul,
my hopes and
dreams
my tiny body--
ravaged too

you stole my innocence,
which blighted
my life
and colored my
trusting childlike
view

at eight years old
life should be
simple
no worries, stress
or strife

you came along and
carved your mark--
but with a fleshy
knife

the years have passed
and I've grown
stronger
I wish that you could
see
however much hurt
your weakness
caused
it will no longer
define
me