you stripped me of my clothes
and covered me in a coat of shame
you laughed as i fought
this was just your silly game
you stared at me for a while
until you smiled in success
the scarlet letter
perfectly centered on my chest
so everyone could know
that i was not a victim
i was just a part of your show
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The Stages of Heartbreak and Grief of Who I Once Was
Poetryfreeform poetry describing the heartache of high school and college relationships and learning to navigate life alone
