Fear Behind Closed Doors

Sleep with bedroom locked, dogs on watch
I'm sick, but not a word, seen as weak
Who can help me?
Whom will believe me or listen?
Never a hug, only for strangers
Words are never kind
Work is like a bubble bath
Times my only savior
Soon you will be eighteen, my son
Then I will feel safe

By Barb B

Encased in Darkness

A taker not a giver
A user not a helper
Sad not happy
Lie not truth
A pretender not real
Self pity not gratefulness
Dominant person never submissive
A right person never wrong
Dark side never sees the light side

By Barb B