crash!

the bowl once in my hand now shattered on the floor

whack!

a fist pounds my face once more

so small

so weak

so tall

so bleak

my blurry vision trails up your body and reaches your face

so cold

so dark

as i looked into your eyes, i saw my future go up in flames

so much anger

so much pain

so much hurt you can’t contain

so you punish me instead

but i can’t let you do this any longer

i have to be released

so in the dead of night

while your fast asleep

i’ll kiss your head once more

i’ll run and not look back

for i deserve a life of peace

not being held captive by the person

who i once called home.