Are you hurt?

hmm...

Did it hurt you when you found out?

Did it hurt that you found out from a stranger?

It hurt me.

It hurt when you told the whole family.

You couldn't wait, I didn't even make it home from school.

Did you think I was a failure?

I did.

You threatened to send me away, but that didn't help.

Your words hurt me and broke down my defenses.

I couldn't stand to look at you.

Could you see the pain in my eyes?

Could you feel the words I wished you would say?

The words you did say were better off unspoken.

Did the scars bug you? Have you forgotten?

I haven't and I never will.

Author's Note

Whatcha think?