Poundings on the door.

She and her mom are under the bed,

Shaking as the pounds gets louder.

She shut her eyes hoping he would go away.

The door opens with a bang, he enters and

drags mom by the foot, as she fights him off

Crying.

Each blows on Mommy’s body is like glass shattering on the floor.

Daddy gets up and leaves.

Mom lay in a heap, her body raking with tears.

‘We must call the police.’She says.

‘No.’Mom says.’He is just upset, he won’t hurt me again, this is the last time I am sure.’

She buried her face in her hands, too shaken and angry to cry.

She has heard those words before, and each time the abuse continues.

Something has to be done, she sat looking at her mom as she lay shattered on the floor.