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Rolling trouser legs up to show me
And taking his shirt off too
He revealed bite marks and bruises
I couldn't believe any human could do
Bitten on his arms and legs
His back and thighs and chest were blue.
Face scabbing after being scratched
Fresh blood on his cheek was new.
I have never seen him look so bad
Pale and weak and helpless,
Looking at the ground, feeling ashamed
Beaten abused and lifeless.
© Matthew P Nicholson 2008

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