Oh No!

I think I hear him! Yes, I do!
Oh no, I’d better hide!
I grab Mr. Teddy and run real fast
Across the kitchen tiles, I slide

Is that the car door? Oh, it is!
I guess I’d better hurry!
I run through the living room
Up the stairs, I quickly scurry

I hear the key! It’s in the lock!
Oh, dear, he’s much too fast!
I turn the corner and enter my room
I made it up here really fast

Voices! Yes, I hear them now!
Daddy’s voice seems so loud!
I jump on my bed and cover up
My stuffed animals start to crowd

Oh it’s footsteps! He’s on the stairs!
He’s coming up to check on me!
I hide as quietly as I can
Asleep, I’m supposed to be

Angry! His voice seems so mean!
Mommy’s sleeping in her room!
I shut my eyes so very tight
I feel safe in my blanket-made womb

The door! Oh, no, it’s opening!
I think he’s in my room now!
My little body shakes real hard
He smells so very fowl!

Is that? Yes! I think it is!
Daddy stinks so much like beer!
Mr. Teddy holds me very tight
As I kiss away his tears

A tickle! Yes, I felt his hand!
His fingers tickle against my thigh!
I know my Daddy loves me much
But this makes me want to cry

He loves me! Yes, he’s teaching me!
I’d be lost in my adult life!
Daddy says he makes sure I’m ready
To make a wonderful wife

Sharp pains! Oh, yes, they hurt so much!
It’s excruciating at this part!
But, eventually the pain will numb
The pain left… is in my heart

By Jeanne Allred
(Minibite's Daughter)
Note from author...

Note: This isn't a true story,
just a poem. My Daddy was and is
the most amazing father in the world
and would never have done this.
My knowledge of this topic is
from some friends who have had
to live through such a thing.

8/23/02