I was robbed of my childhood
I was in a lion’s den
I was in a lion’s claws
While you were sleeping!
Devouring me; he was
Slowly killing me; he was
While you were sleeping!
I begged
I cried
I screamed
I tried
While you were sleeping!
I was trembling
I was scared
I was drowning
I was praying
While you were sleeping!
He laughed
He tore me apart
He ripped away a piece of me..
While you were sleeping!
By Susan McMillan
Rhythm In Life 
Strong words…your intensity is key – nice work.
Thank-you David. I speak from my heart
shattering
You’ve painted a sad story. I hope these feelings are not dominant in you.
Thank you for your kind words Inese. Sadly they are. I speak out for children to be protected. For parents to be aware. I speak out as a voice for those that have walked a similar painful road. There’s hope beyond all the pain though.💞. Thank-you again.
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Thank-you Elaine. Flowers have never failed to bring me a smile. Hugs💞
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Thank-you for the beautiful flowers Elaine 💞
That is intense. Beautifully written x
Writing it was as intense but freeing as well.💞
Thank heavens for writing.
Thank you for sharing this truth. It is such a relief when the body begins to find even a few words for what it knows. You are heard and I have a sense you know that sharing your words helps others to feel relief too. ❤️
Thank-you Naomi for your kind words. It’s healing for me as well when I share the truth and most importantly if it helps save a child in this case.
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There’s beauty in the pain of your words, but it doesn’t lessen the meaning. Much respect.
Thank-you Felicia. I always have to remember that there’s hope and healing even to the deepest of wounds.💞
You are a wonderful strong lady Susan. This piece touched my heart and I could feel all the pain therein. I can only send you my love and blessings from so far. Hugs !!
Much love,
Chhaya 🙂
Chhaya my dear, thank you for your warm and kind words. Yes every word in that piece was written with a time travel back in that moment. But I am thankful that I can finally speak up, I can finally be, I can finally talk about something that affects many children who remain silent. I thank you for reading and listening to this voice of mine. Lots and lots of hugs💞
I deeply admire you for the strength which you have displayed Susan…it takes a lot of courage to come out and speak about such dark phases of our lives. More power to you darling !
Much love and hugs !!
Chhaya 💓
Very intense and beautifully written.. loved the repetition of “while you were sleeping”
“While you were sleeping”…Is the biggest emphasis in this specific piece. Awareness of what goes on or perhaps what may go on. Thank-you so much for your kind words 💞
Pleasures all mine! 👌💞
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Your frustration really comes through. It’s the kind of writing that is so honest, it pains you to read it. I’m glad you’ve found strength to share it. Stay strong.
Thank-you my dearest. Your words are so kind and that in itself is healing to the heart 💞
❤ You're welcome. Keep on writing.
Praying for healing!
Thank-you.
Susan, there is so much honesty and feeling in this poem. You are brave and strong in writing it, and i hope that words can help with your healing. Carly x
Thank-you Carly. Speaking out mostly through writing had helped me heal. I started my journey 6 years ago when I was finally breaking down. I realized I needed help. I did get it through amazing people and my best friend ( my husband). I can now speak out and it’s freeing. Thank-you Carly for your kindness 💞
I am so glad that writing has helped you Susan. it is helping me too. Glad also that you have a wonderful husband/best friend to help you in the healing process 🙂 Sending you my love.x