Enemy

i walked into the house
and you punched me in the mouth
you had told me to get out
i was only seven years old

the blood spilled from my cheeks
right on down to my teeth
you had told me i was weak
for crying

i stuttered as a child
because when i looked into your eyes
it had scared me within inches
of my life

then you choked me in my sleep
for having those bad dreams
just one more little thing you stole from me

I never wanted to be your enemy
but ever since
I could speak
you have hated me
more than anything

I never wanted to be
in your family
so instead
of cracking
my front teeth
you should have taken care of me
but you didn't care for anything