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Mar 2013
Mum is passed out, too much beer at the bar
I lay sleeping until my bedroom door is ajar
I hear his feet shuffle the carpet across the floor
My heart starts pounding, how far is the door?
Should I make a run for it or lay silent and still?
How can this man, my dad, force me against my will?
I try to scream but the words won't come out
It doesn't matter, no one helps me when I shout
His breath smells like cigarettes and whiskey
I'm just hoping he'll die or soon let me be
Finally it's over, I know he must be through
Now he's sleeping with mum, one drunk times two
I lay awake, pondering many a thought
Hoping someone will believe me and these two animals get caught

What is the end result for this dysfunctional family?
Will you be the voice that defends or just leave it be?
Child abuse may take away many early years but it can't take away the future. Never give up
Melissa Blair
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Melissa Blair  England
(England)   
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