Domestic Violence

diamondpoet on Sep 21, 2009

Abuse.

Police Officer knocks on the door.

Hold the noise please Mame, sir will you just hush.

So I can take a minute to understand.

Child crouched in the corner with tears in his eyes.

A mothers poor attempt of thickly applied make-up

Did not conceal the bruises over her eyes.

She keep screaming, I just slipped on the floor

As he’s begging and pleading while he’s lead out the door.

Domestic violence hurts more than adults.

A mental effect on our children are some of the results.

Wives relocating, just to get away.

Husbands go on a hunt, like a hungry lion looking for his prey.

The wives are in terror, day after, day, after day.

To be in control is some men’s only release.

Unfortunately this power give them much peace.

So if what I am explaining ever happens to you.

Report it immediately, that is the best thing to do.

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sandie on Sep 21, 2009
when it happened to me there was nothing anybody could do except for me to threaten with with gbh, i was in a relationship with a man like this, they are cowards and wont fight a man, thats why they hit women and kids and animals, i had to get rid of my dog because he tried to take his mood out on him, it put me off men thats why i am still alone,sandie.Thanks for sharing.
( i still like men)
Darla Cooke on Sep 23, 2009
A man who abuses his wife, whether physically, mentally or emotionally, should be put in prison for life.
Tanya Wallace on Sep 23, 2009
Great poem,one not often touched on,I wrote a piece very similar to this about abused women.Very creative and described very well!!Good stuff!
Payge on Sep 24, 2009
This one hits home more then i want it to,I nearly lost my life in a situation like this.Can see where Sandie is coming from and stays single partially on account of that.A great piece on something not heard about to much.But its not an easy situation to get out of once you get into it…much like a dominate relationship.
diamondpoet on Nov 13, 2009
Thanks for your comments.

Hi there!