Sandra Lynn is a freelance writer for numerous community newspapers.
She is also co-administrator for several on-line community groups and a published writer of short stories and opinion pieces.
She is an active environmentalist and human rights advocate.
Sandra Lynn is working on a novel, the achievement of a lifetime, she is always up for a challenge!

My childhood ambition ...

to write a novel

My inspiration ...

the printed word

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Help me

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You can help now,
As the flood,
Rushes in...
through the murky depths.

Dismal, darkened, decay.
So long lay dormant,
Undisturbed memories,
Perpetual malcontent.

Patriarchal,
Hot breath,
Blowing foul,
Across my neck.

Slick fingers,
Groping,
Greedily,
Acids churning.

Sickened...
To the core,
Slamming shut,
The nursery door.

Hate quickens my heart,
Blood pulsing with fear,
Child so alone,
Guilt-ridden tainted years.

Desperate hopelessness,
Yet...
This silence,
I cannot betray.

Is there no one,
Who can help me,
Escape this nightmare,
Life had gave?
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