I get a drive
to school every day, and picked up to go home.
I'm not allowed to used
the phone or visit with some friends.
I cannot join the other
kids, for movies, fun or dates.
I must stay at home and
be told how bad I really am.
I let my father touch
me. I know too much 'bout things.
She locks me up to protect
me -- or so she says.
It's all my fault, I'm
constantly reminded.
No man will ever want me,
'cause I'm dirty and I'm cheap.
She hides the letters
from my mom and edits what she reads
And if I write I know that
she will censor what I say.
So I hide my feelings and
keep them to myself
And hope one day I'll be
free to speak out all my thoughts.