Painful Joy Poem by Emmy Steven

I never wanted to be come here
I came out blindfolded with blood
A joyful noise did I hear
My tears came like a flood

I was beaten just to cry
My tears gave my parents joy
Only my body, did they dry
Spasmodically, I looked like a toy

I was scrubbed with hot water
As if my stain was tough
Lo! My tears did not matter
Behold! My struggle was not enough

My mum must be very wicked
Because her pleasure made me naked