BUT YOU'RE JUST A CHILD
Born into turmoil, you have no choice; And as life unfolds, you have no voice... You're just a child Be better, and fix it - sacrifice yourself if you must; It's all up to you - there's no one else you can trust... But you're just a child Try to look better - mirrors don't lie; If you can't be pretty, you may as well die... But you're just a child Stay out of trouble; get good grades; Put a smile on your face - keep up the charades... But you're just a child Protect your mother - you must do what is right; Without your help she'll lose the fight... But you're just a child Things happen around you - you're always to blame; Not sure what feels worse... the guilt or the shame... But you're just a child Grow up - leave home - it's not running away; Must take care of yourself, you really can't stay... But you're just a child
You're duties continue, wherever you go; The world on your shoulders - it tires you so... But you're just a child You learn and you grow, at least you think that you should; You should be a success now; Oh, if only you could... But you're just a child The body's not ageless, external youth dies; But somehow you're still the same girl inside... You're still...just a child...
Melanie Buren.
( Melanie states – “My father and my mother had mental illness as well as other family members.
My father was also a violent alcoholic, and as a result of experiencing his behaviour
I developed self abusive behaviour depression and an eating disorder. “
“ self-abuse was used not only as punishment for existing,
but also as a way to override the internal pain that consumed me.” )
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