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I wake up to the sun's shining light,
I open the window to the birds mesmerizing song,
I go to my closet,
I pick out today's clothes,
I move to the mirror and dresser.
As I open the drawer,
pulling out the makeup-kit mother let me borrow.
I take out my brush as I look into the mirror.
My hair's a wreak,
so is my face.
Why'd he have to hit me there?
As I clean up, I hear the Bangs.
I wish he wouldn't get up!
As I grab my bags and move to the door,
I hear my mother's screams.
I pause in fear.
What if he hears?
I place my hands in my pockets, as I sigh with great relief.
He's gone back to sleep.
I stiffen with slight shock as I feel my cell phone on my fingertips.
Taking it out, I stare at the clock: 9:30 Am
School will be starting; I better get moving.
I flip open my phone, to text my friends for a ride.
As I dial, I stare at the number pad.
Should I call the Police?
No.
Then child services will come for me, I'm only 15.
Mother has no job, she can barely care for me.
Let alone.... all alone.
I sigh with great distress,
What should I do?
My friend responds, she's happy to give me a ride.
She lives farther away than me, so it's no burden.
Leaving my room.
Cautiously and swiftly,
I run to the door, begging inside he won't hear me leave.
As I crack open the front door,
I feel a presence behind me.
Shock engulfs me,
Oh, no.... he heard me!
I turn in great fear,
I sigh of relief.
Its only my mother.
She look's at me all battered and bruised,
she fakes a smile as she hands me my food.
Oh, mother.... she's so sweet,
even after the morning beat-downs,
she still finds a way to bring light to my miserable day.
"Thank you Mom" I kiss her cheek.
Someday I promise it won't be like this,
I'll find a job after I graduate,
I'll buy a house far from his malicious wrath!
Then he'll never touch either of us again!
My friend pulls up and calls to me,
I say goodbye as mother closes the door behind me.
I rush to her car,
throwing my bag under the seat.
I smile a big hello as I buckle in.
My closest friend who doesn't have a clue.
Never will she know....
Never will my Pain and Sorrow ever show.