when fear is too much

tears roll down her face
the pain doesnt ease
the scars forever
far more than skin deep
this fear you caused
a lasting impression
too much for this child to bear

wrapped in self-embrace
her only solace
in this harsh reality
a warped sense of warmth
her only sense of security
if only she had someone

murmuring humming
rocking back n forth
herself for company
she doesnt want you to come back
but she knows you will, tonight
like every other night