Frightening Power

Slap.
It echoed throughout the room.

Slap.
He would decide my doom.

Bruises, colored black and blue,
Appeared upon my stricken face.
But there was never anything I could do.

Slap.

Another blow struck me.
I cringed.
I knew it was that he could see.

On his face I saw a grin,
I didn't understand,
I had committed no sin.

Slap.

"It's your fault!" He screamed in my ear.
I did nothing for all I could hear was:

Slap.

I was helpless.
Hopeless.

Slap.

Down and Blue.
Nothing I could do.

Slap.