we-are-survivors

After so many years, she dares to speak, Yet her mouth can't form a sound. She tries to scream for help, But no one is around. Oh it has been like this for so long; Surely she can survive just another day? Just hush your voice and cover the bruises Or you will certainly pay. A silent threat is written in his eyes- So full of anger and rage. Yet she must wear a mask to hide the fear, Feeling trapped, as if behind the steel bars of a cage. And now, there are more consequences to come, For he knows she broke his only rule- Destroyed the silence that was his protection. Who would have thought this game could be so cruel? Perhaps she should ha