How could I ever forget?

Crawling on the cherry wood floor.
Streaks of light seep into dark rooms.
Brightness wrapped its invisible warmth  around me.
I am safe.

How could I ever forget?

No disguising uncomfortable noises from a far,
Closer and louder as each second goes by.
I am not safe.

How could I ever forget?

A first-time rest on the chest, a reach and touch caress.
I am safe.

How could I ever forget?

Glancing at a turned back, as the streetcar follows its route.
Victim hood begins, infiltrating a once humbled mind.
I am not safe.

But, what if I could.. forget?