Oh my God, Saffie! What can I say about this? The poem is carefully and beautifully crafted but I shudder at the content, and now I understand a bit more about you; have a fuller picture of just what you were put through as a child and the effect it has on you now. I am actually lost for words at the mental and physical torture you lived through. The thought that there are such people going through life, hurting others in such a mentally and physically sadistic way, but living normal lives to the outside world is horrendous! The poem is a wonderful write, Saffie, the content harrowing and upsetting! Want to give you a big hug now!