Michal, your words with your painting NO, have inspired me write 

this

NO!!!

I tried to scream those powerful words NO!!

But they recoiled in my voice, no sound,

As a child I was so helpless

No courage, horrendous fate I was bound.

So destitute and frightened, alone was I

It just wasn't safe to speak out or scream,

Many times how I wished with all my heart

It was not reality, but just a dream.

But it was reality, and I was caught up

In a web where I couldn't escape,

If I told, then I would be abandoned they said

But enough!! NO!! NO more rape.

My No is slowly growing strong

I found the strength one day,

To walk away and not look back

NO MORE!! is what I did say!!

Let's all join together to say NO to abuse!!

For the children, the silence must end,

And to all the adults who still are trapped in fear

All our stories, a message we will send.

NO! NO MORE ABUSE!!!!

written by Mary Graziano/inspired by the words of Michal Madison

copyrighted

November 20, 2012 Artwork done by Michal Madison www.MichalMadisonArt.com