My Version: A Book of Poetry

Sight beyond sight

I wake up to sun's shining light,

I open the window to the birds mesmerizing song,

I go to my closet,

I pick out today's clothes,

I move to the mirror and dresser,

As I open the drawer,

Pulling out my makeup kit mother let me borrow,

I take out my brush as I look into the mirror,

My hair's a wreak...

So is my face,

why'd he have to hit me there?

As I clean up, I hear the Bangs...

I wish he wouldn't get up!

As I grab my bags and move to the door,

I hear my mother's screams,

I pause in fear,

What if he hears?

I place my hands in my pockets,

As I sigh with great releif,

He's gone back to sleep.

I stiffen with slight shock as I feel my cell phone on my fingertips...

I take it out,

As I stare at the clock,

9:30Am School will be starting,

I better get moving,

I flip my phone open,

To text my friends for a ride,

As I dial,

I stare at the number pad,

Should I call the Police?

No. then child services will come for me,

I'm only 15,

Mother has no job,

She can barely care for me,

I sigh with great distress,

What should I do?

I call my friend,

She is happy to give me a ride,

She lives farther away than me,

I leave my room,

Cautiously and swiftly,

I run to the door,

Begging inside he won't hear me leave,

I open the door,

I feel a presence behind me,

Shock engulfs me,

Oh, no.... he heard me!

I turn in great fear,

I sigh of relief,

Its only my mother,

She look's at me all battered and bruised,

She fakes a smile as she hands me my food.

Oh, mother she's so sweet,

Even after the morning shake-downs,

She still finds a way to bring light to my miserable day.

Thank you Mom,

I kiss her cheek,

Someday I promise it won't be like this,

I'll find a job after I graduate,

I'll buy a house far from his malicious wrath!

Then he'll never touch either of us again!

My friend pulls up and calls to me,

I say goodbye as mother closes the door behind me,

I rush to her car,

I throw my bag under the seat,

I smile a big hello as I sit in the seat,

My closest friend who doesn't have a clue,

Never will she know,

Never will my Pain and Sorrow ever show.

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Created on October 30, 2012