Daddy's Girl
Afraid, I cower at the doorThunder announces his arrival
Hidding in the corner, I listen to him cursing my mom
Terroe shreds my heart, stopping it at times
Filling me with fear so complete
I nearly shatter
His beckon
His voice is low, sweet
As if in an attempt to call me
As if he can soothe my heart
Closing my etes, I wait as the razor laces my skin
With red lines
Keeping me together
When the next stage comes
My innocence is hidden
In a dark rancid place
Reeking of cheap rum and wine
Stroking my hair, he repeaths his intention
With my mother crying at the door
Pounding, begging to be let in
The same routine begins again
My bruised skin leaks through the holes
My tears sealed within my broken heart
Faster and faster,
The quieter I am,
The angrier he becomes
Yanking my hair to his chest
The dirty gold strands slipping through his fingers
Screaming, the maddness i s finished
Wiping his hands on his jeans
He stands
Unchanged
I am obliterated, gone to my happy place
Where abuse does not exist
The tears don't come
Finally, he grasps me in a fatherly hug
His arms encircling me in the love I so desire
Then he speaks the words I live for
The sentance that lights my life
The only love he showers on me
"You're Daddy's little girl."
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