LETTER TO AN ABUSIVE FATHER

Dear Father,

You look at me, angrily.

You walk towards me, dangerously.

You raise your hand, threateningly.

Then you hit me, mercilessly.

I sob, hopelessly,

Once you stop, tiredly.

Now you walk away, calmly.

Leaving me, helplessly.

At night you come to me, lovingly.

You think you did rightfully.

But it's ok, because I still love you.

Your daughter,

Forgivingly