A Desperate Cry

She sits in the corner Her pillow her only friend She silently cries- Broken hearts never mend. She hears footsteps approaching Although no-one is home She's scared and she's frightened Wishing she wasn't alone. Locked in this prison Aware of the rules Brainwashed into thinking The others were fools. She hears the front door She knows it will be him He rushes to her Commits yet another sin. She hurts and she screams Although he goes on He forces her to touch him And then he is gone. This time she's brave She knows she needs help She runs and she staggers The rain begins to pelt. Then, finally she sees it The building ahead She is so overwhelmed She is hit- and dead! The funeral was lonely Attended by one Shameful and embarrassed By what he had done. Dying was for the best For now she was free Away from the cruel world Her father would see.