The Secret

She dreams of a candle lit for eternal peace, As this war will not forgive or cease, Alcohol is a devil in disguise, Her dad weeps from anger, At his horrible past that makes him despise People, contorted values, the enemy wins first prize, Her mother withstands his attack, By praying for mercy, For a white dove to fly over these bitter skies, She is used to hearing his pitiable lies, Spilling onto her shiny, clean floor, Her bruises are blamed on a loose fitting door, She married a broken man with a secret, That turns him mad, bad and sad, Her only daughter escapes to the ocean, Her bare feet sinking into shivering sand, She love's the howling of the ocean wind against the evil, Cleansing her of the darkness that surrounds her, Sunflowers growing in seafront gardens, Bring an unfamiliar smile to her fresh face, Flaunting their height and exaggerated beauty, Reminds her of a childish nursery rhyme, Healing her dad will take time, He is a monster of the blackness That is his secret, Tearing their insides out as they scream, Pleading for mercy, To end the hell, Will he ever be well? Living with drink is his only friend and comfort, To help him survive another day, The roar of the waves makes her feel free, With an easy mind, Her dad's secret is killing them all, Peace is a miracle, but will it be possible to find?