LESSONS
as i sit trembling in the corner
i hear his heavy footsteps
closer...closer...closer
should i come out
or should i stay hidden
for sure he will find me
a tear rolls down my face
i come out
belt in his hand
i have my lesson.
after my lesson
i lie in my room crying
a razor blade sits on my nightstand
i pick it up
goodbye
this time....
i teach you a lesson
mariana g.