New Zealand, home, it’s a small place
My family circle smaller, my circle of friends smallest of all
Our voice tiny
I’ve whispered and heard some back
People I love; closest friends, closest family
These whispers I heard
cherished friend, daughters best friend, sister-in-law, cousin, cherished friends daughter, stepmother, aunt, cousins baby, mother, cherished friend, brother, cousin, daughter-in-law, me, and me again
We are scattered across New Zealand; varied cultures, age groups, male and female
These are survivors I know … of
Violated not by strangers
Disordered
family acquaintance, step uncle, couldn’t say, cousin, father, neighbour, couldn’t say, brother, stepfather, family acquaintance, brother, friends step father, family members, step uncle, grandfather
Stark reality
We are ALL someone!
I AM SOMEONE 