You Taught Me Well

I sit alone at night but I don't care
No physical harm to hurt me.
My privacy I refuse to share
I'm a by-product of abuse you see.

You taught me well so long ago
I don't speak unless spoken to.
I always said I wish I could know
why you always wanted to hurt me so.

I used to wish away the long night
bad things never seemed to happen in the light.
I would look at my face and hate the sight
my eyes swelling shut so tight.

Now I sit here in a strange place alone
I'm so scared to talk with anyone.
But I swear I will never go back home
I would rather be safe and on my own.