Scream

I push, I scream, I pull and I run

Shaking off her solid hands

I try to run away, tears streaming down my face

But she pulls me back into her embrace

Ripping off my strength

Covering my closed mouth

One stitch, two stitch, three stitch, four

Watching me whimper, cold and hurt

Unable to speak, thoughts control my world

She leaves me shaking, bruised and weak

I sit there trembling, confused, and angry

She laughs, she yells, she scolds and praises

I cry, I plead, I bed in silence