Black Eyes and Broken Teeth

Prayer from an abused child

Dear God who loves me and all that’s holy,
The kids at school today made fun of me
He made my eye black and broke my front teeth
Then he hit mommy she tried not to cry
What did we do that made him so angry?

Today he shoved me hard into the wall
I swear I didn’t do anything wrong
But somehow God I made him awful mad
He broke my arm told the doctor I fell
Can you please make him leave and go away?

Mrs. Wilson asked me if I’m okay,
she’s the teacher who gives me lots of hugs,
I told her no but it’s a sad secret
She promised not to tell so I showed her
Black wide spots, angry red welts, broken heart.

She called the police. They went and locked him up.
Mommy and I can learn to smile again
Is Mrs. Wilson the angel you sent?
She helped you save us from Daddy’s own pain.
Dear God who loves me and all that is holy.