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My name is Nikki

I'm only four

Hidden behind the hallway door

There must be something wrong with me

Why else would we live in misery

I wish I was cute,wish I was right

Than maybe I wouldn't get beat every night

Don't upset mommy,she'll tell daddy

Must be silent as a mouse

No noise from me in the house

Rock back and forth with no sound

Wonder wildly looking around

Daddy's at work,mommy's at home

But why do I feel cold and alone

Shadows dance within my mind

Answers I can't seem to find

No light in the room,heard a loud boom

Must be him,daddy's back

Slam the car door with a smack

Coming up the walk,I hear him talk

Cursing and yelling my name

Every night it's always the same

Anger, the only thing he can feel

But tonight it's very unreal

Further into the darkness I flee

In hopes that he doesn't spot me

Trembling,shaking,beat of my heart

I'm spotted and cursed at just for start

Scrambling to the front door

He's already got me on score

I yell and scream,happiness now only a dream

To the wall I'm thrown

His voice now in a deeper tone

I try to speak,but I'm too weak

I'm sorry for the pain daddy

Never ment to hurt you or mommy

Finally it's over,I watch him walk away

He must've been terribly angry today

My name is Nikki

I'm only four

Sprawled out,dead on the cold damp floor...