The Smacked Child
She slapped me on the legs that day
For all the world to see
"Spare the rod, spoil the child"
Was what she used to say
Whilst waiting for the bus to come
The No.22A
My legs were pink
My face was red
My shame was everywhere
Please let the ground
Just open up
Please let me disappear
It's not about the pain you feel
It's loss of dignity
It's all about the loss of self
About the loss of
ME!
by Meg Marsden
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