You swing.
Bringing tears to my eyes.
Stinging pain travels throughout my body..
Mom yells, tears brimming her eyes begging you to stop.
You refuse to listen,
Her words mean nothing to you.
You scream profanities at me,
Saying I deserve this,
Saying I'm worthless..
The tears roll down my cheeks in waves, but I keep a straight face.
Staring past you.
The words hitting me like bullets.
You shoot me down, condemning me to be perfect.
Though you know I'm far from that, I can't be what you want me too.
It's impossible.
I leave to my sanctuary, my safe haven,
I cry an ocean.
You call me back,
In one swift motion we are face to face.
My eyes shooting glares your way,
You tell me you're sorry.
But it's much too late for you.
Your words and apologies now have no meaning.
You try to push it away with a smile and a hug.
Causing my hatred to grow and blossom.
All you say is worthless now.
Your 'I love yous' are empty.
Just as mine are to you.
