Light sleep tonight
-he still isn't home.
I wait for the slammed door
and slurs as my
hand grazes the blade
beneath my pillow.
Clunk, groan, shuffle.
"Heyyuh.."
I think my chest will cave in
as I hear him climb the stairs
to my room.
A creek, a struggle, control
-wishing I had the guts
to pull out the blade.
His rough hand, my stomach turns.
"Shhh!"
Pull me away from this hell.
I can't be here.
I count time with prayers
and when it's over I try to close my eyes.
Though sleep will never come.
A contest entry
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This is an incredible poem. So moving and full of emotion. This is heart breaking; I can relate to the feelings you have expressed so so well. I am so sorry that you have had to go through so much pain.
The word choice and flow here is brilliant.
THank you for entering my contest, if you ever need to talk i am here for you
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