Weigh my Soul

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After dinner,
me and Suki are sent to our rooms.
Suki gives me
a longing glance,
before closing her door.

I sigh silently,
desperately waiting
for tomorrow morning.
It's a school day,
but even so
                       I'm left hoping
                                                   for a future
Without Father.

The door clicks softly,
always softly,
now that He's here.

My back slides down
the hard door
as I gaze emptily into my room.

She said she'd be here.
Aunt Eevie promised.

She promised.
Hadn't she?

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