Daddy don't
The lights darken.
The moon has risen.
The beast is awake.
I have hidden.
Hiding from my fears.
My pain.
My truth.
My life.
He finds me.
I run.
A game like Tom and Jerry.
I am found.
The fear has risen.
My eyes filled with tears.
I beg and I plead that he won't.
Daddy don't.
My last words.
Daddy don't.
I am ignored.
I am hurt more.
He screams and he hits.
My face is bloody and I am scarred.
Daddy don't.
One more punch and I'll be done.
My body is numb.
The only thing moving is my blood.
He shuts his eyes.
I whisper to myself as the lights begin to fade.
Daddy don't.
This poem is about:
Me
My family
Our world