awake......

tshi-tshi

I lay my head on that hard

Cardboard, I turn to see my 8 siblings

Laying next to me, they are all sleeping

But I am awake

 

My stomach growls with pain

Because he knows that I am awake

He knows that tonight is my night

 

Sweat runs down my face,

I am afraid of what he will do to me.

He leans forward to see who is awake.

I tighten my eyes but it’s too late because

He knows that it’s my turn

 

A smile broadens against his lips.

My farther takes my hand and leads me to the back

I can smell the alcohol in his breath as he says

It’s our little secret

 

Tears escape my eyes as he takes of my

Night wear off. He takes of his shirt and

His big belly is revealed.

 

I close my eyes wondering why I

Had to be awake…

  • Author: tshi-tshi (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 6th, 2011 11:17
  • Comment from author about the poem: this poem is sad. it is based on a family in poverty. it takes you to a place where you can understand how a child can fear their own farther
  • Category: Sad
  • Views: 27
  • User favorite of this poem: Cheeky Missy.
Get a free collection of Classic Poetry and subscribe to My Poetic Side ↓

Receive the ebook in seconds 50 poems from 50 different authors Weekly news

Comments1

  • Cheeky Missy

    Horrendous. You've depicted it rather too graphically....it is awful. I am exceedingly sorry if it is for real. Your ending it in a couplet is very well done. What a veritable nightmare you've drawn! You wrote it very well.



To be able to comment and rate this poem, you must be registered. Register here or if you are already registered, login here.