Now that you know...

I wrote this one because I was thinking of the horrible things my step father did to me...

Restless and tear-filled nights.

Hurt feelings and distinct fights.

Drenched in her tears.

Terrified of her fears.

 

Cries herself to sleep;

because she can't help but weep.

A drunken step-father and a dozen bruises;

are what she has to hide.

Yet she just sets it all aside.

 

Now that you have these things in mind...

Could you find it in your heart to treat her more kind?

Reviews

[Laura E. Aranda]

How many people do I (we) pass every day and ignore though they bleed inside from a bruised heart. I am soooooo sorry for you and hope by writing this poem it was more than a scream for help but therapy for your soul........

[Carole]

I am so sorry Kenzie that you had to endure such pain. Was he ever turned in? I become so angry hearing things like this. No child or adult deserves to be treated in this way, ever!

I hope things are better now. Thank you for sharing something so intimate to you. It breaks my heart but I am glad you feel the liberty to share! Carole

[youngwriter222]

I love this poem so much because of the emotion it gives. Whenever I read these kinds of poems I wonder what kind of monster would hurt their own children. I'm very sorry that this happened to you, nobody deserves that kind of treatment.

"Cries herself to sleep;
because she can't help but weep.
A drunken step-father and a dozen bruises;
are what she has to hide.
Yet she just sets it all aside."


Thanks for sharing, it was a great read