Collection of Poems

playing the part

i play the part of the obedient daughter,
because when daddy gets angry he drinks.
and when he drinks he takes it out on mommy.
it's my fault he hits her.
it's my fault she cries herself to sleep every night;
her eye painted black and blue...it's my fault.
i play the part of the good student,
because if i bring home an F, i'll meet the end of a belt.
the marks from his belt tattoo my skin.
i deserved it...i should have been better.
i play the part of the respectful girlfriend,
because i'm here to serve him.
i'm here to make him happy.
if i don't, he'll punish me again,
he'll pull my hair,
he does this cause he loves me.
he wants me better. so i act better.
obedient.
good.
respectful.
that's what i am.
you can't hurt me again if i play them well.
you won't hurt me again because i play them well.
obedient.
good.
respectful.
that's what i am.
that's what you made me.