She goes home in the early morning

Hoping to avoid him another day

To keep the kicks and bruises from happening

Even if they happen anyway

She walks cautiously from school

Hiding from bullies and haters

Trying to stop the harsh words and punches

Even if they happen anyway

She stays out late into the night

Pulling away from her again

Staying away from the alcohol and smoke

And yet she smells them anyway

She hides under the bed while she's at home

A razor at her feet

Trying to distract herself from the pain

But it affects her anyway

She smiles at all times of the day

Too broken to realize

That even if she ignores the pain

She feels it anyway