Outer-Inner

Scared little girl, 
 fear beyond words, 
seeks refuge in a place 
 only thoughts are heard. 
Untouchable, 
 deep inner realm. 
Unspeakable. 
 Untold outer harm. 

Silent little girl, 
 not present as witness 
to shame-filled violation, 
 adult madness. 
Pure inner knowing, 
 fuels outer calmness. 
Indestructible. 
So much bigger than this. 

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