by Rachel Howells

Created on: April 23, 2009   Last Updated: March 29, 2010

His body was anesthetized
By his wandering mind
To a place the molesting
Hands would not find

When he awoke from blankness
He felt only physical pain
In places where he was violated
Over and over again

Next time he retreated further
And hoped never to return
The little boy was lost
No one showed concern

He transformed into beast
Wild and untamed
Caged and beaten
Until nothing remained

Then a woman offered compassion
To coax him from his cage
He fought but she did not move
And loved him of his hopeless rage

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