Abuse is not just hitting,
Not just a slap in the face,
It's not just being raped;
It's "being put in your place."
Abuse can also be words,
Snickers and whispered threats.
So much hurt and so much pain,
As he fills you with regrets.
Who you are and what you want
He always puts in question;
You lose yourself and your mind
Because of what you mention.
He twists your words and your heart
With every quiet snarl;
His smile is ice and his eyes laugh
As his words will slowly gnarl.
Long ago, I once was you,
And your man, he was once mine;
He knew just how to hurt me,
And where to draw the line.
He never left a mark,
Though my heart was bleeding dry.
So ashamed to be myself;
He would laugh as I would cry.
Where his words once slew me,
Became a hollowed cave
Where most would choose to venture,
If only they were brave.
Even when I left
And ignored his every call,
I knew that I had changed;
But that's the best of all.
Never will I ever feel
I have to justify
My very being and every word
With mumbled, shaky cries.
Author notes
There's hope. In the words of the great artist Otep: "Stand up, speak out, strike back!"
And yes, the judges of this contest can use this poem in the book.
A contest entry
- Pain, Abuse and Anguish by Anguas-Confusion.
450 points, ended November 11, 2007, 17 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - EDIT: ADDING POINTS! Come Be A Voice...Hearts Loving and True, Sincere...Lets Speak Out On Abuse..And start DOING instead of just watching... by PassionsPromise.
2500 points, ended December 10, 2007, 32 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Use me,Screw me,but you don't fool me by ExpectingMommy18.
600 points, ended March 1, 2008, 28 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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this was wonderful you did an AMAZING job with this peice. OTEP does have some great words.you did a great job expressing your emotions.
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This bought me to tears. To break someones spirit is one of the cruellest things a human being can do to another, whether through violence or words its painful. This should never happen to anyone and should never be accepted.
Great job thanks for your entry
Tory
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I am glad you got out of it before it did become physical. Most abusive relationships start with just the verbal. Excellent write, thank you so much for entering it. Please put in your authors notes if Tory can use this in her book...Scott & Tory
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Very deep poem, and I agree with the abuse. It bears many forms, yet impacts the same. I love this poem, keep writing.
Silvos.
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i love your poem. it was well written; it drawed me in and made me feel pain.
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well done for breaking out and freeing yourself, it's a very well written poem. Well written. Thank you for entering my contest, best of luck to you. xxx
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Congratulations on breaking free.
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Thank you
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This is a necessary poem to introduce people to the other side of abuse, the one you don't really think about. You conveyed it nicely and the fact that you related to the poem made it that much more believable. The rhyming wasn't too forced, and that's refreshing to see. Nice write and thanks for sharing.
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Sometimes the mental abuse can be worse. Often, spouses will stay with abusive ones because of the mental abuse and manipulation. So one can even be blamed for the other. This is a sad piece indeed, but not often spoken of. Very nice work.
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This bought me to tears. To break someones spirit is one of the cruellest things a human being can do to another, whether through violence or words. Bravo, my courageous friend. x
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