As a little girl I remember the pain
I remember the late night fights
The anger in my parents eyes
I remember the times my brother beat me up
My sister sat by and laughed
I remember the cops coming to our house because of screaming
I remember having to lie to protect my family
I remember getting hit with spatulas
I remember eventually becoming immune to the pain
I remember social services checking out my family
I remember the anger and detest I had for my family
I remember my childhood so clearly
I want it all to go away
I want the pain to stop
I want the tears to dry up
I want the hurtful memories to vanish
I didn't understand what I did so wrong
I didn't understand why it happened to me
I don't think I ever will
People look at me without even knowing
I hide so much pain
I hide so much anger and hurt
I want to know
When will it be my turn to have someone take away this pain!
I could let it all out
I'd hurt so many if I told the truth
I'm tired of lying
I'm tired of protecting people
I think I'm getting ready to tell the world
I think I'm finally ready to tell the truth
