she lays her head down to sleep
                 wincing in pain
      from the bruise on her cheek
              what is she to do
           constant looks of pity
                    sadness
                  even anger
   worse than saying she had cancer
        how much can she endure
             she made a promise
             never to be broken
               unconditional love
           so many questions
                so many lies
   how do you betray your blood
            a part of your body
                  your soul
                 your child
          an angel in your eyes
          the devil in disguise
             uncontrollable
                  violent
   no longer can she keep silent