This is a poem about a girl's life turned upside down by being molested. |
A girl of only 12 years old, still innocent and kind; Had hopes of being a model someday, floating through her mind. They said she was the pretty one, her sister made the grades; Her looks would take her far in life, her beauty wouldn't fade. After her time at modeling school, she hoped for a big career; This quest would be a simple one because she showed no fear. A runway job came very fast, clothes would be her wage; She stood up straight, took her pose, then walked to center stage. A few weeks passed without a job, she was feeling a little down; She made a call and asked her friend if she could hang around. Friday she went to her best friend's house and planned to stay two days; But when she left the very next morning, her life had become a maze. Tragedy took control of her life, her innocence replaced by tears; Her friend begged her not to tell anyone and she didn't for 16 years. She screamed in her head and wept in her heart, but no one heard a sound; The only thing anyone noticed was that her smile became a frown. A few weeks later, a phone call came, there was a modeling job at the fair; Her Mom said, "No, you've changed baby girl and you don't even seem to care." Fear consumed her, distrust ruled her, she would never again be the same; She begged for the courage to scream out loud and name who was to blame. But weakness took over and she buried her secret deep down to maybe forget; Instead, her soul, so empty of life, is filled with sorrow and regret. |