A poem about living in abuse before escape. Sometimes we try everything we can to protect our children and we believe they don't know. They know more than we think. Don't stay in abusive relationships because of the children. In fact, make it your priority to escape because of the children. 🙏
To my daughter
I see you smile when you look at me
So fragile and needing me to hold you
When I tickle you and you laugh
You have something I can't get enough
You cry when you need me
And scream when you are needy
At times I am so tired
At times I am so wired
Wanting to sit down
And ignore the sound
And no matter the times
Or how much it hurts
When there was yelling
And it was never failing
it was only you and me
Side by side
My hand holding you tight
I will not stop the fight
Until I get him out of sight
So that you can shine
And have a better life
Behold are the words
When they speak the truth
No one knows you like I do
No one knows you like I do
No one knows what you've been through
People talk and like to pretend
However they will never understand
Facing those situations
And the miserable circumstances
that I will never forget
Too much has been said
When your eyes seek help
I was filled with guilt
Something I couldn't shift
Yet to scared what it would give
What if we couldn't leave
What if I didn't have enough
Or even smart enough
What if I wasn't strong
To protect you from the storm
And I couldn't get up no more
Your tiny hands into mine
I promise you will shine
I take those words to my grave
You will never experience the same
I will take you so far away
No one will ever hurt you
No one will make you cry
I will destroy whatever comes my way
Only to see you smile again
Behold are the words
When they speak the truth
No one knows you like I do
No one knows you like I do
No one knows what you've been through
People talk and like to pretend
However they will never understand
Thank you so much again for this wonderful comment. I really appreciate it! This means so much to me 🙏
A mother’s love for her daughter is so precious just like this poem. There is no way any one can mistake the way your heart feels for your daughter after reading this promising, heartfelt dedication. It is truly beautiful. Thank you for sharing this intimate and personal poem with us, your testimony, as someone who overcame the horrors of abuse, and courage, is a brilliant light to others who may still be covered in silence.