Why must you torment me?

Why do you torment me?
Some of your words slice me
Like a knife.
You say the words I hate just to make me mad.

Some days I just can't do it.
I sit down, punch my knee, and cry.
The angst bubbling inside me
Finally rushes out like a wave.

Why must you torment me?
My heart breaks in two.
How am I supposed to deal with this tyranny?
Even though I love you.

You've stopped saying you're sorry.
I get the brunt of your frustration.
I'm not that strong.
Why do you toment me?