The Hallway

Every time I see you in the hallway,
I fight the memories, trying to block
out mental images of you ripping off
my clothes.
Every time I try to fight against the images,
I lose.
I can smell your sweet cologne
& your hot sweat.
I see your body violently pounding
against mine.
Touching me, holding me down,
violating everything I once stood for,
you took my innocence away.
Your face, it haunts me.
I know that I'm safe now but I fear
of your return.
With one look thrown my way,
you break my outer shell.
I am no longer strong,
I lose control & I become a scared
little girl.
I return to the girl I was on June 15th:
paralyzed & numb.
Everything starts spiraling out of control,
you once again have taken over my life.