Daddy issues

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Which was it
Belt, wire or sticks?
Spare the rod
Spoil the child
But most times
The the damage the rod causes
Remains
Years after the whip marks are gone.

Wrinkled faces,
Evil smirks,
and Dirty laughs.
Behind every bully,
Is a wounded soul in need of healing.
Repressed baggage,
Passed down to the next generation
And to the next after,
The cycle is endless.

You could address the pain with warmth,
But your old man showed you no love,
Daddy displayed no empathy.
So your mind and beating heart cannot contemplate it,
Even when you see or feel it.

You consider it weakness
And dare you not be weak!
Dare not let a single tear drop!
Especially when everyone one is watching.

Stone cold
Is the default mode,
Even through pain
You remain,
Emotionless
Heavy within
Stoic
Unmoved
Just like Daddy used to.

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