I see her as she passes;
Still wearing those sunglasses;
I know, it's just to hide her 'blackened' eyes.
A new bruise is on her arm;
I'm not really that alarmed.
She's been beat again and I'm not surprised.
Many times before,
the cops have been called to her door;
The neighbors always heard the loud commotion.
Sometimes, they'd take him in;
Next day, He's back again;
The same pattern is again, put into motion.
Asked, why she doesn't leave him---
"He says he's sorry; I believe him!
Sometimes, he just reacts; Not really thinking!
He'll start the pushin' and the shovin'
but, deep inside, I really love him
and, he only hurts me when he's been out drinking."
She continues her excuses
for enduring her abuses;
She says, he is the father of her kids.
"I want to stay together;
I know things will soon get better.
He will change!"--So far, he never did!
Yes, I see her as she passes;
Still wearing those sunglasses;
I just shake my head and have to wonder why.
People living in denial
with their lives a downward spiral;
But, for the grace of God, walk you and I
Author notes
*pic. courtesy of Photobucket.com
This relates to an ex neighbor of mine--a young girl with two kids and an abusive, alcoholic husband--
You can read about him in the poems--
"Hammered" and also-"See Him Over There"
She eventually left him--Divorced him--and from what I've been told--has re-married and now living a happy new life.--
Her ex, the alcoholic husband, is in and out of jail constantly!!
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This is the plight. Two persons are bound by the rituals and keep playing on forever, without ever stopping to decide and live their own identity. Sometimes aggression is visible or heard outside, but most of the time they remain within the four walls of prison such persons have created for themselves. In one of my stories 'Fear' in SW, I have depicted the same.
Thanks for spreading the light.
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This was a heartwrenching poem for me to read, as a child of an abusive father. As I got older, although I found it difficult to understand my mother's chioces (she didn't leave him until he tried to shoot me), I found myself falling for 'those' types of men, until I stumbled across someone who respected me always, not only when he was sober!
This was a stunningly written poem, with flawless rhyme and rhythm, and the last line really got me. Thankyou so much for sharing this piece with us
Maria
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So glad to hear that things have worked out for you and your domestic life is now for the better!
Domestic abuse, be it stemmed by alcohol, drugs, or just plain uncontrollable rage, is such a common problem these days and police are a bit reluctant to get involved in domestic disputes, at least where I reside, anyway!
Restraining orders are issued, but the abusers, in many cases, violate the orders and receive only a slap on the wrist by the judicial system--It is only after serious injuries or "Worse" occurs, that proper action is taken! By that time, it is too late for the victim!--It's not always so easy for the victim to just pack up and leave, especially if there are kids involved!
A sad and tragic situation--So glad to hear things have worked out for you and I wish you all the best in your future!
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You did a marvelous job describing this in great poetry.
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briliant treausure tackling a tabooo subject.well done
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This is very, very good.
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speechless
the pic for this is so sad. i have been there but carried emotional/mental scars instead of physical ones. i kept taking him back, too, and i still don't know why i stayed. great write!!
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it's good that she left him. poor woman. this was a great write, i felt the words( do you know what i mean?)
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Words all too true here and more women than not have experienced abuse at some time in their lives. Hard to understand, but so true.
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Society should start fixing the men not the women.
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Excellent
Another amazing creation, so truly touching and heart wrenching. Thank you for sharing.
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This is beautifully written. What a terrible situation to be in- we all say we wouldn't stay, but somehow it sneeks up on you! Nicely portrayed!!
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Thankfully A Happy Ending
I actually met quite a number of women have been rushed to the hospital because of the abuse which were inflicted by the men they said they fell in love with and this also goes vise-versa because some men felt unable to defend themselves. But what struck me even harder... no pun intended... honestly... but yeah, what got me even more was the fact that are many victims would return to to those same people... meanwhile they could be with practically anybody else they want and have more than enough money to move out completely on their own.
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thank god
she left him
and that she lived to leave him
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Tears
I sit here with tears of emotion falling down my cheeks and dripping upon my key board.This poem has really touched my heart as i fully know the pain of being abused. My mother died at the hands of her abuser.Sorry, but i am lost for words right now, but please know that I like your poem as it is something that most of us can relate to as this sort of thing takes place in so many peoples lives and this is a sad thing to know. I wish you luck in the contest my friend.
Take care and many blessings to you.
Angel.
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This was gripping, my best friend went through a physically abusive relationship and even though we became friends after that was over I can still see and hear the effect that it has on her. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us all
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again another heart breaking piece from you, and again this happens too often.
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Very powerful!!! I am sure that this is how my family and friends felt about me during that time in my life!! Very difficult for me to read but am so glad that you shared this with me!!! Reminds me of how good my life is now!!!
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His arse most certainly belongs in jail!
It does seem frustrating when people seem to leave themselves in a situation where they get hurt and don't seem to see the truth.
But, you have to have had been in that situation to understand why people stay for so long.
Domestic violence, in fact, any type of abuse, is about power and fear and as long as the abuser has that power the abusee will stay put.
Thank you so much for your entry into my contest.
Take care, Laura <3
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