the beating
two eyes pouring tears. two staring angrily. two feet folded onto the floor. two pacing back and forth. one mouth wailing with sorrow. one screaming curse words. and a child crumpled over in the dim corner.
who’s face had been hit.
who’s arm had been yanked.
who’s hair had been pulled.
who’s stomach had been kicked.
who’s neck had been grasped.
to hard.