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