Silence is not an option

From Playdough to glitter

And from glitter to Twitter

I saw my childhood friend grow up fast

Because her dad asked

“Be strong my child and play along, let’s make a pretty song”

Deep inside, she knew it was wrong

She sobbed when I found out

“Please don’t tell” she cried out

She withered away with shame and took all the blame

She became a wilted flower as he molested her with desire

She felt hopeless and dismayed

I felt helpless and afraid

This man made her tainted

And I watched quiet and frustrated

Where I just waited and deliberated as she became more isolated

I’ll never forget the day I got the call

“Sweetie she’s gone” her mom bawled

I never felt so small and all I wanted to do was crawl

Her daughter had only snapped from the sexual abuse

And now her story was all over the news

“12-year-old with slits adorning her wrists”

I learned my lesson and grew

I will never let things brew

If I know there is something I should share, I will always make people aware

Now I shall speak for all of those who are feeling weak

And never again will I stay silent when someone else is being violent