My Closet

Hiding in closets that are dark
standing immovable
being so quiet not daring to breathe
hoping you'll leave.

These are my thoughts as a child
as I listen to the fights
but inside this closet
I am safe, in the dark
alone.

No one can hear my heart beat
with the never ending fear.
For I know I can never defeat
the alcoholic and his beer.

Like Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde
I never know when you'll change.
So into my closet I run
safe with the darkness
hiding me.

For in the darkness
I am free
and
you can't find me!