Father

I bite my tongue and I try not to cry 
 This really hurts 
You're my father And I am your daughter 
  Why are you screaming? 
 "You are Worthless" 
"Kill yourself you pathetic swine" 
   I cover my ears, an attempt to keep the words away. 
Father please, Please hear my pleas 
  Don't tell me these cruel and awe-full things anymore. 
I'm tired and I feel like giving up 
   If I get sick and almost die will you care? 
  I don't know but Father I love you 
 I love you even though you are hurting me 
Please stop it Father I just want you to love me too.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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