A Child's Memory; An Abusive Household
All She Wanted to Do was Love Her Daddy
You loved me, but hurt me
I flinched and I cried
Your anger rang loudly
I'd run and I'd hide
Shrinking down so low
Into that laundry basket I'd go
Careful to avoid that explosive blow
Of your violent hand of steel
How I remember it well
The stinging of my flesh
When your patience; put to test
What had I done so wrong
I never wondered
But I treaded lightly when around you
Confronted
But once the storm of violence
Like a hurricane had passed
The eerie calm and silence
At last
Allowing me to
Crawl back up beside you when
The fit subsided
And I was grateful to have
Your love again.
Published by Sonja Hernandez
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Post a CommentThank you Christol for the wonderful comment. In light of the sadness, it is true that time does heal all wounds.
Oh my...beautiful poem. Makes me a little sad.
So many in this world have felt the stinging blows, the violent rage, and the explosive blows...followed by the calmness. We were taught to survive, to manipulate situations and people, and to use a number of ways/things to lessen the pain of what we don't know to face. And then we grow up, not knowing which way to turn, but now responsible for the choices we make and how we deal with our past, our present and our future. Your courage in facing your own abuse and sharing what you felt (and feel?) with others is emotional health. And it will bridge the gap for many others who have gone through what you have shared. Thank you for your courage and strength in doing so.