In Celebration of Dissociation

Claiming the power 
 of dissociation; 
of not being present 
 to soulless violation. 
Drawing fresh strength 
 from recognition 
that innocence remains, 
 intact and unbroken.  

Shamed for an absence 
 perceived as abandonment; 
Forgiving myself, 
 despite others judgement. 
Accepting raw scars 
 still inviolably innocent. 
Taking only what’s mine, 
 the remainder their punishment.  

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