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Created on: February 01, 2008
Mommy Doesn't Know
Mommy doesn't know,
That Daddy's not so sweet,
That he's not all she thinks he is,
That all he's full of is conceit.
Mommy doesn't know,
That every time she walks out that door,
I see another side of daddy,
As I'm hit once more.
Mommy doesn't know,
All that I do,
That she doesn't have to know Daddy,
The way that I have to.
Mommy doesn't know,
That I'm not shy,
I'm just scared,
Of Daddy's lies.
Mommy doesn't know,
That this is my last fight,
As I watched Daddy's angry face,
Fade from my sight.
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