To My MotherI felt the loss of my childhoodIn so many many ways,I only saw your angerEveryday it was displayed.You were always so very busyTo see much need for me,Away from you I was happyI felt completely free.And then there was the shameOf two people touching me,You weren't around to see itTo this you must agree!!My shame should be yours alsoYou never protected me,Or hugged me when I cried at nightIt was him you sent to see.The damage done was irreversibleI felt dirty by their touch,Two people you did love and trustIt gave them such a rush.You're as much to blame as they areYou never cared, you brushed me aside,I wish I could have come to youBut I knew you'd say I lied.I really really did love youEven though you hurt me so,You were the only mother I knewBut did YOU love me? I'll never know.written by Mary Graziano
