BrOkEn FaMiLy

I looked at pictures
From an unknown world
When daddy used to love
When I was a little girl

I guess we used to be happy
My family and me
But what changed now?
Where is everybody?

I know daddys at the bar
Just like every other night
Hes so unhappy now
Him and mommy always fight

Mommys at her sisters
Where she feels safe
But she didnt take me
So theres bruises on my face

Brothers at the lake
Doing drugs to ease the pain
Mommy and daddy yell at each other
And he takes the blame

Im left sitting in my room
Where Im always alone
I want to say what I feel
But I cant pick up the phone

Soon daddy will come back
Wondering where everyone is
Hes still very angry
And starts to beat his kids

3 broken ribs
And bruises on my face
Trying to swallow the pain
But blood is all I taste

Mommy comes home and sees
But has nothing to say
She helps us cover the bruises
Before school the next day

My brother is silent
Hardly says a word
Because when he expresses opinion here
He is never heard

I get by
Because I pretend Im ok
But I dread going home
Every single day

Its always the same
Day in and day out
Mommy yells
So daddy shouts

I wish mommy was strong enough
To turn and leave forever
But she says families important
And should always be together

But Im not stupid
Like mommy is
Love isnt suppose to hurt
Parents dont beat their kids

Just admit our family is broken
And all torn apart
I want to make it better
But I dont have the heart

So instead I count down the days
Till my birthday next year
Because Ill be 18
And leaving behind my fears

Only 395 more days
I have to stay
Because as soon as I turn 18
Im walking away

Go ahead bruise my skin
Because it doesnt hurt anymore
Ill keep counting down the days
Till I can walk out the door

So Ill put on a smile
And pretend everythings okay
Because now
Its only 394 days.