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I must have gotten lost

my broken bones protected my heart

the doctors talked about

removing a rib to

free my enlarged heart

the reason for this condition

you told me today

you were raped at thirteen

and all the fences

you tried to avoid along the way

who could blame you

you were trying to

protect everyone else

and i want to cradle you

but i'm not sure how

why should I be

worried about my heart

the simplest answer is

what i learn of your experience lives there

forever longing to protect yours

forever lost in your future

and how you got there

Reviews

[ImagineItAll]

Wow, this was very wonderful to read. The first stanza had me hooked and then I find out about being raped at the age of 13. A tender poem when you wish to cradle the person.

[teddybard]

There is a depth of experience behind this poem which shows through
in your writing. a true word picture worth far more than the words it contains.

[karmax]

wow, I can relate to pieces of this poem and just how both sides feel once aware. The trust is the scariest part as walls that go up become almost unbreakable. Nicely penned.

[Daytonight]

How very appropriate for a true knight. Well penned. Keep up the awesome work.