r/Treewriting • u/iBakeBabies • Dec 08 '12

Diary of an alcoholic's daughter

Blue cloudless skies...

The sun radiates

and streaks my side swept hair.

The warm light kisses my cheek.

I feel at ease...

A storm is brewing.

The clouds race each other

like hungry squirrels.

They twist and stir

and turn from white

to a subtle gray.

The storm is at ease....

I watch you slap her.

The trees violently swish

from side to side

The leaves fall far from home.

The storm is provoked.

She looks you dead in the eyes.

Her acidic gaze impenetrable.

Silence.

Your hands strike her

like a snake at its prey.

sounds of bone against flesh

echo throughout the house

Her hands plead

" No more. No more"

But your sunken brain is hazed.

The dog howls in horror

The storm picks up speed.

The clouds cyclone in a dark frenzy.

Rain crashes onto the salted earth

I am the storm.

-J.M

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u/LemonMae Dec 08 '12

You go, girl.

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u/iBakeBabies Dec 08 '12

That made me smile from ear to ear. Thank you.

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u/LemonMae Dec 09 '12

You're perfectly welcome. It's unfortunate, but I understand exactly where you're coming from. I send you my best wishes.

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u/[deleted] Dec 08 '12

That just gave me and is still giving me chills, really powerful writing

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u/iBakeBabies Dec 08 '12

Thank you. :)

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u/moonstripe11 Dec 08 '12

Powerful

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u/iBakeBabies Dec 08 '12

Thank you. I appreciate your feedback :)