Pressure got too intense inside 

your picture-perfect shell. 

Didn't believe no more 

it's like that with others too. 

Tore this facade apart 

and ripped the curtains down. 

Forced to please them both, 

world you grew into. 



Mural... 

of lifelong trauma. 

Family portrait painted with blood 



Domestic violence and homocide. 

With no doubt, with no remorse. 

An eye for an eye justifies the cause. 

Cry of the victim painted 

to the walls with one shade. 

Keep the colors running wild 

with dull razorblade. 



Mural... 

of lifelong trauma. 

Family portrait painted with blood 



You dressed their contorted faces 

into smile with braces and length of wire. 

Cut the lids of dried out eyes 

to gaze your masterpiece with wonder. 



Instead of opening the floodgates 

you took the future in your own hands. 

Disregarded, manipulated 

and touched by your very own blood. 

Made daddy wear church suit 

and sit next to mom on her Sunday dress. 

Convincing yourself 

there was a time they were proud of you. 



Mural... 

of lifelong trauma. 

Family portrait painted with blood 

Mural...