Tightly curled hurt. Walls with arms that hug me tight. I cower in fright.
"Father! Father! Stop it please! Mother never meant to hurt you or me . It was love! It was love! And it was sweet.
"Please, listen, she loved us dear. I'm sorry. It was my fault, I'll take the blame. Please! Please! Aim your fist at me. She never wanted more than to make me happy.
"Father? It's cold and this towel gives no warmth. Her blood! Her blood, it's crawling over here.
"Her pale, pale skin is cover in bruises. Her open wounds are bleeding. Father, help her. I know your knuckles hurt, from the punches you threw, but please