Don't hit me again daddy

Don't hit me again daddy

A Poem by Tony Jordan
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Child Abuse

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My small hands crack
As I use them
To cover my head and face;
the thin belt is much worse
than the thick - 
it whips more and leaves deeper welts
Funny how my mind
takes off - leaving me behind
I think of how my body will
look with the new 'stripes'
I pretend I'm a tiger 
in the mirror - when 
the swelling goes down
and I wear my pain
for only me to see...

© 2017 Tony Jordan


Author's Note

Tony Jordan
Imagine this.
Tear it up.

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Painful to even read...
It's not an easy task to leave the reader teary-eyed, only after making them read I guess a poem of about 10-12 lines. You did that easily, or maybe not so easily, idk. Whatever it is, this poem is quite heartbreaking. Thanks for sharing.

Posted 7 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Tony Jordan

7 Years Ago

Thank you for your words Zoe.
Zoya

7 Years Ago

no problem



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Oh my god
Who would do such a thing
terrible
i felt pain reading it


Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Tony Jordan

7 Years Ago

Thank you SoloSolace.
Painful to even read...
It's not an easy task to leave the reader teary-eyed, only after making them read I guess a poem of about 10-12 lines. You did that easily, or maybe not so easily, idk. Whatever it is, this poem is quite heartbreaking. Thanks for sharing.

Posted 7 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Tony Jordan

7 Years Ago

Thank you for your words Zoe.
Zoya

7 Years Ago

no problem
Well, this teared me up... I think this is the first time I've read anything serious of yours, Tony.
From the point of view of a child, you've penned this accurately as well as in a heart touching way...
Somewhat relatable too.

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Tony Jordan

7 Years Ago

I never wanted to hear that it was relatable for you my friend. (hugs)
Thank you for leaving .. read more
Dr. YumnaKay

7 Years Ago

You're welcome, Tony!
Hugs back 😊

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Added on April 16, 2017
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Tags: child abuse, agony

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Tony Jordan
Tony Jordan

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