hello again

"I felt unsafe" she hissed I stood staring, my body beaten Somehow none of her blows missed Blood dripping down my wrists I reached for her All her troubles hidden Mine on my sleeve "I want to feel safe" she asserted Begged, choked, I never knew it I just want you to see Maybe if I Say it Right Speak it Right Show it Right Softly, softly now Mustn't bear our teeth now She's scared of you I hide those canines My forced muscles My small hands Composure Contained Hush now, let her speak Hush now, like before Hush now, once more