Under the Stairs

I remember him

Perfectly.


At times it feels like I was given a little demon I can’t get rid of

An anger constantly waiting for the right moment to burst

A shame no one would have guessed lies behind the facade of my delightful smile

A burning fire inside my heart that I both hate and love.


I carry him with me

Even to this day

And I might still

On my very last.


He made me wait under the stairs

Ever so silent

Ever so still

I retreated within myself

To escape the atmosphere

So saturated with fear.


I’m ashamed to say

My spirit gave up

And I submitted it to him

Every time.


I was just a kid.


That fear stays with me

Like a stray dog you only fed once

So I carry a hatred to fight it

I won’t give up my spirit again

The two champions wage war against the other

Fighting for the throne of my heart.


I will never again be put under the stairs

I will never again relinquish my soul to be dominated

I will never again stand idle as you take my power

As you took part of me

As you took what it means to be free

What it means to own oneself.


That was once taken from me

I will never forget the dread

It was like all light left the world

All hope

And you were alone

In the dark

With a monster

At the complete dictation of his will

And he shows you no mercy.


I remember Jorge

Perfectly.

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