Thoughts of a Child

by Jo Wildasin   Jan 27, 2006


By Joanne

I try to be invisible
Quiet, not to be seen
not to be noticed
Hoping to be left alone
When I take a bath
When I go to bed

But everyday - it happens
Being touched
Being watched
Feeling dirty

I look at the ground when walking
Afraid someone might see
the look in my eyes
the bruises on my face
But no one notices
no one cares

I want to die - I think about it
There is not way out
I am told I am a liar
I cause trouble

I am 8 years old
I try to be invisible
Quiet, not to be seen
not to be noticed

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  • 20 years ago

    by Gary Jurechka

    I assume this is an older piece or a recent one of an older memory.It is indeed sad and heartbreaking what some of us endure in childhood, all we can do is put the past behind and fill the painful places in our hearts with new feelings of happiness and love.This is written well, conveys both message and emotion very well.I like how you use part of the first stanza in the last stanza, brings it around full circle and stresses the impact.Good poem.