“Reflecting The Past”
As a young kid, I wasn't all that naive I saw through you Growing up in your negativity, it drained me You were jealous of me You didn't accept me Condemned
I was gifted with all the talents You had none Instead, you knocked me down Didn't help me to strive for more Oppressed
You're blinded by color One thing I am embarrassed to admit about you I accept everyone I love everyone Amiable
My teenage years I wish I could redo Without you being there You twisted my way of thinking Made me do something that I should never have done Confused
I hated myself I was underweight Always sleeping You were oblivious to my cries of help Neglected
At 15 I was physically assaulted Arm, back, and shoulder was injured I needed to go to the hospital You only cared about the money Greed
At 19 I decided I wanted to change Be a better me Built the strength to say no He raped me Lost
Years pass I kept on a brave face No one to help me I fixed myself Audacious
- Jen Van Houten
