Confused and Abused

Girl abused and left confused

Each night I hope he'll pass me by

Walk by my door and never stop

My wish never comes true

He'll come into my room, my grand 'Ol Pop 

He'll ask me questions about what I've learnt 

I try to answer right, otherwise I'll surely hurt 

Avoid his eyes and his wandering hands

And be sure to keep my replies soft and curt 

He has me work all day, cleaning his home 

It leaves no time for school, so I'm failing

I scrub the floors on my hands and knees 

And he'll knock me down even farther if I sing 

Sometimes he'll leave a bruise where they'll see 

He threatens to kill me if I tell 

So when they ask I don't tell the truth 

I say I tripped and fell 

One day my counselor asked if that was true 

Later my dad freaked out and called me a punk 

Drank his beer, touched me, stroked me, held me 

Then said "I'm sorry" like he always does when he's drunk 

Then when he falls asleep I sneak a few sips 

It tastes horrible, but takes the edge off 

The pain that is, then swirling thoughts 

Of worthlessness that I try to doff

When he leaves he locks the door 

Sometimes he'll come back at three 

Wake me up with kisses and slimy fingers 

And leaves me feeling small and dirty 

I wonder if this is what all fathers do 

Leave scars of their faith and love 

And all I can hope for is that it's different 

For our father above

Author's Note

Fictional character, real issue. Please read the picture, and join the fight against child abuse.

Reviews

[Tai Ryens]

Child abuse has already been proven ineffective and a lazy way to distribute discipline amongst the children. Any parent who is against it has either been brought up this way and is too narrow minded to see that there are FAR better ways to apply discipline, and/or are just plain f*****g lazy. Well done.

[Rhea752]

Thank you Tai

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Thanks for your wonderful story. it is sand that most of the scars of life are due to family and specially parents. The people who are to love you and protect the most hurt the most. It is a topic that as society we wish to sweep under the rug but it parent child abuse is the dirties secret our society has had since the beginning. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story with realism. Be blessed.N

[Shawna]

Very touching and deep. Child abuse is a disgusting excuse for a worthless parent!

[Rhea752]

Thank you

[poetry-kiddo alienbaba]

it will soon end
the demon shall be exorcised
the man set free

[Rhea752]

Thank you

[poetry-kiddo alienbaba]

two days

[Aehr]

Child abuse is a serious issue, and it's just so sad how the kids are abused by their own supposed 'loved ones'. I think your poem is very powerful, and the plea of the little girl is brought across really well. Great job.

[Rhea752]

Thank you

[Aehr]

You're welcome :)

[Rahul]

so, scary kinda...!
i appreciated your concept, it's a deep writing, you really should have to write one chapter on it...

[Rhea752]

Thank you

[Peter H]

wow , i do believe that this is one of the most deplorable acts a human can commit to his own daughter i have seen things like this before and i am proactively against them i do respect this write passionately , their are few things i have such a severe antipathy for :(

[Rhea752]

Thank you

[LapseOfMind]

I honestly dont understand how someone could do that to another, let alone family. Yes, my daughter frustrates me from time to time but that is normal and i love her despite. Humans can be so cruel...

[Rhea752]

Yes. The human race can be cruel, but also beautiful, that is the way it has always worked, and always will. Thank you for the review.

[Baby Ricochet]

Powerful and intense work. Outstanding job.

[Rhea752]

Thank you