We are always taught from a young age
to not show too much skin
to never defy an adult
to never say no to an adult
so how can we blame a child
when she is the product of your upbringing
a product of your making
she was innocent
but so damaged
all in the hands of our unforgiving society
The hands pushed her
and pulled her
crumpled her up
threw her away
and all she was left with was
the bitter taste of guilt
that followed her throughout life
like a shadow