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