Daddy's coming home tonight, I hope he's feeling better, <br />But if he isnt and I'm hurt, Mum, I've written you a letter. <br /> <br />'Dear Mum, I am sorry, for everything I've done, <br />I tried to be so good for Dad, but thats when it all begun. <br /> <br />You see, I never told you this, but every night, while you're out, <br />Daddy comes to beat me, even though I scream and shout. <br /> <br />I don't want you to feel guilty, I don't want you to feel sad, <br />Because, Mum, its all my fault, I must have been so bad. <br /> <br />Please try to stay happy Mum, and I do love you, <br />Please do believe me, because its so true. <br /> <br />But this time Daddy went too far, he gave me such a fright, <br />He wouldnt stop hurting me, thats why I died tonight.' <br /> <br />I sit in the corner of my dark bedroom, <br />I try and stay so quiet, buried in the gloom. <br /> <br />Daddy's coming home tonight, I hope he's feeling better, <br />But if he isnt and I'm hurt, Mum, I've written you a letter. <br /> <br />Given to me by a friend who wanted to share what it felt like to be in an abse family<br /><br />Becky Ginn<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-letter-3/
