Escaping him

He told me to speak up

as others walked by

i just kept my mouth shut

and he started to sigh

 

fingertips to my mouth

eyes looking all around

his temper heading south

he grasped my arm without a sound

 

turning a corner he stopped

no one in sight . . .

with his fist he knocked

my face not so light

 

trying to stop the tears

from running out my eyes

i know now what fear is

or is that just my alibi

 

i start to turn around

but his hand lands on rough on my shoulder

i think of run ning fast into to town

my thoughts somehow older

 

i look straight through

ignoring his words

exchanging a look with you

yearning to be in another world

 

he shakes me once

and i come back to

i give you one more glance

not knowing what to do

 

he leads me back home

and shoves me through the door

i make sure no fear is shown

and silently pray for this no more

 

his fingertips sting

straight accross my face

i am to blame for everything

he makes sure not to leave a trace

 

once he is surely asleep

silent tears are where  my head rests

the metal too tight on my feet

i know this is more than just a test

 

the sun reminds me

that this isn't a dream

new bruises i now see

i wish this wasn't what it seemed

Author's Note

ok so uh just let me know what you think. this is one of my worser pieces of work . . . i would really appreciate reviews :D