Ties That Blind

A friendly smile is an executioner's mask,
hiding the malicious intent underneath an inviting facade.

         "We trust people around us."

                   Weight of a heavy body pressing down, imprisoning, punishing.
                   Weight of betrayal for not seeing the true, twisted nature.
                   Weight of the shame ensnaring the soul.

Belief in the lie keeps the ugly truth at bay.
For control stands within the power of a simple denial.

         "...friends wouldn't do that."

                   Bitter tears tremble down from the eyes now seeing clearly.
                   Bitter anguish sharpens the pain pulsing through the body.
                   Bitter, accusing question asks, "Why me?"

Protection is against the fear of an unsuspecting stranger,
Only to have the violation come from one we once called our own.

         "The unknown is what causes people to be uneasy."

                   Forever bruised.
                   Forever dirty.
                   Forever changed.

Silently screaming, the rage and the agony slashes to the bone,
Awakening a knowledge no one should have to experience.

         "...a sense that we have control in keeping ourselves."

                   Never can we go back.
                   Never can we piece together the broken innocence.
                   Never will we be blinded again.

Round 3/Week 2 Entry - Splasharama
Prompt: Acquaintance Rape; article/quotations written by Christine Metz
First Place Winner - Round 3