Wallows

Forgetful baby 
Wallows in the night 
Screaming out 
With dry eyes. 
Bruised up child 
Cleaning up her sorrows 
Before morning comes and questions are asked 
Baby girl forced to give in 
Teething on her bed sheets 
Scratched her thighs 
With greasy nails 
Water droplets cold on her forhead drowning in the tub thats meant to cleanse 
In a room filled with the scent of bile, liquor, and shampoo. 
Its over. 
Its quiet.
For tonight at least.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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