Mommies and Daddies

My tortured little heart
didn't know mommies and daddies knew how.
They always said it was okay,
but I didn't think they were allowed.

I watched in awe and fear
from the corner where I peered.

Such anguish written on those faces
where love used to reside.
Tears stained my face in disbelief;
I didn't know mommies and daddies cried.