Things Should Have Been Different

You showed me you loved me, you showed me you cared, Touching moments we both did share. I really wanted you to be so strong, I always hoped that you would do no wrong. But then you glanced at me with that evil stare, Lashing out at me without a care. Like an executioner, you struck with all of your might, Trying to expunge all of your failures in life.     I became a thing of ugliness and disgust in your view, So the thick leather belt became your malevolent tool. I longed to go back to those tender moments we shared, But instead I hid in a corner, alone, ashamed and scared.   I now know I did not deserve such days of torment and fear, Things should have been different, our relationship more dear. Today I am told I must forgive you and no longer fret, So now I forgive you, but I can never forget.