Don't hurt me she cried As the man came through the door. I promise to be good, And I won't cry any more. The fear shoots through her As he grabs her hand. You'll pay for being bad, he said, I'll make you understand. He shook her and punched her Then shook her some more. When he finally let go She fell to the floor. The tears have stopped falling, The fear is all gone. But she'll never know She wasn't the one wrong.    Author: Cheryl Eddings