The paddle is broken,
  the punishment
  is served in full.
  The welts are faded
  and pain still lingers
  as it should.
  The lone receiver
  of empty compliments
  taken in
  and bought in full.
  The lesson's hammered
  the message has been
  reinforced.
    You said there would not be
  any reason
  to fear this world.
  But you're the reason
  you're the reason
  I feel
  broken,
  and branded,
  and burning with doubt.
    The welts are faded
  and the pain still lingers
  as it should.
    These things are dealt in increments.
  Constant, and laced with detriment.
  How dare you ever feign surprise.
  When all those fingers point inside.
  They're piercing you.
    You said there would not be
  any reason
  to fear this world.
  But you're the reason
  you're the reason
  I feel
  broken,
  and branded,
  and burning with doubt.
    These things are dealt in increments.