A CHILD'S DEMISE

By RAAIF SHAH

This is the story of childhood abuse, the pain that it leads to and a search for hope.

Humans are complicated, humanity is not. Children are the most innocent part of our society. They are a reflection of our human values. The need a constant system of support and careful nurturing lest their innocence be violated. Let's listen, listen to

• Language: English
• Publisher: SRS
• Release date: Aug 1, 2023
• ISBN: 9798891452015

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I

THE ABUSE

I look up the stairs and I remember that face.

That smiling face was ever so friendly.

I was alone, I wanted to play.

I climbed up the stairs years ago.

Into his clutches, into his crutches, I thought he was old.

For who else would envy my youth and my innocent smile?

Who else would scorn upon my resistance to his guile.

And his advances and his gaze, fear trembling down my face.

He told me how bold I was to go through the set rules.

And I should bite my lips with teeth while he rapes me beneath.

My legs shuddered under his weight; with my nails I dug my grave.

He held my hands in a cross and made his act holy.

Once the