Ssh Don't speak
Shush, don't speak, stay silent
don't utter another sound
yes, that's it be good now
we don't want to be found.
Even though inside of me
I want to call out loud
I want to scream, I want to shout
but stillness is all around.
I am daddy's little girl
he loves me lots he said
he only ever hurts me though
I'm frightened and I dread
The click of the door when Mum goes out
why does she leave me alone
she thinks it's fine as Dad is here
he will protect me, he's there.
I sit and wait till Mum comes back
I've something to tell you I said
can't it wait, I'm tired
you should be in your bed.
Mum I'm hurt, I need you
stop being so naughty she says
I start to cry, I'm hurt,I'm hurt
look I'm black and blue.
Your poor Dad, how could you
you are bad she says
No Mum I'm not lying
she stands and shakes her head.
My Dad he also shakes his head
your poor Mum he says
I told you to be quiet
stay silent in your bed.
They say they are going to take me
to Grandmas house to tell
so I can tell my tale again
and prove that it is true.
But I am small and tiny
and petrified inside
No, I lied I told Mum
then into myself I hide.
I don't want Dad to love me
never, ever, again
I am bad, no good, no good
it's my fault I feel so much pain.
~ © TRIZIA 2004 ~
Poetry Ad-Free Upgrades
Vote for this poem
Please Comment On This Poem
|
|
|
|
|
|
| trizia | 
|
|
|
