Be still, small, and quiet
Do not see me, do not see me
Flowers given, a soft caress
Do not touch me, do not touch me
Hiding, waiting, always waiting
Everything done as told, never enough

Trembling body, trembling psyche
Caught, cornered, shhhhh
Hearing heavy footfalls
It is starting again
What form today or both
Tensing outwardly, inwardly

Please don't, please don't
Sharp words that slice so smooth
Heavy words that bludgeon and bruise
Stop please, it hurts, that hurts
Have body, hands that grip and hold
Retreat, draw deeper in, hide


Penned by my hand on the 12th of Aeguary, in the year 384 AF.