She was so young, innocence stolen cruelly away. Amidst real-life monsters, she showed immense bravery.
Labeled senseless, a mere storyteller, a burden, yet she found strength to speak her truth.
She could not trust those meant to protect, yet a quiet hope lingered within her.
Hopeful for a life where she could bloom and shine as herself.
Memories of that little girl fade amidst trauma’s haze, but her existence is undeniable.
She is me, and together, we are on a journey of healing – because I am here now.
© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi
2024
Ifedolapo Ogunniyi 