To My Abuser
Why
Why am I still afraid of you
Why do I still cower
Or feel the urge to run away
You have this power over me
Maybe you just took it and
Never gave it back
I certainly didn't hand it to you
I don't know if you'll hurt me
But I shouldn't be afraid
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