Fear

Remember the sound.

The scream from the other room,

the sound of skin hitting skin with force,

a hand hit the face.

Remember the cries,

running out the door and away.

Will she return?

Remember the scares, the marks,

never will she be the same,

fear has overcome her.

Remember the feeling of conflict.

What can I do?

The fear of separation,

stronger than fear of pain upon another.

Remember those days.

Sitting in a corner not knowing what to say or do.

Can I help? Is it my fault?

Remember the many times.

Remember.