This is an amazingly heartbreaking write. You did a wonderful job of telling the story and providing imagery along with the setting, and never straying from the real subject, child abuse. It's so saddening that as products of parents with problems wether it be drugs, alcohol or mental we are facing even after our abusers death the pain of memories and striving harder to never be like our parents.
For this we will become the better person.
Kudos to your write. Awesome Job
Dixie

Great job,
I loved this poem and as Dixiedaisy said above,you mastered the imagery very well.Loved it.

A subject that is not brought to light enough. Very heart touching piece. Excellent job on telling your story in verse.
Take care Cindy

Great Write!