Terrified

It seems to be a state. 

I've come familiar with. 

I feel it so often. 

I can hardly stand it. 

I feel like that puppy curled in the corner. 

Because if I bark. 

I'll get hit 

Or screamed at. 

All I want to do is curl up and cry. 

Where no one can see me. 

I'm so scared. 

I can hardly stand it.