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He didn't think it really mattered Every time he beat and battered His new wife with no regret She was weak and had to let Him get away with this abuse Running away was no use He had spies in every place Every time they saw her face He would drag her back again It didn't matter where or when Burns and bruises being hidden And bite marks where she was bitten Every minute so afraid Another scar would soon be made Shaking with a lonely quiver When he's near she would shiver From the coldness in his heart Bringing another bad shot To her fragile beaten bones Praying he'd leave her alone As this torture ends one day And she soon passes away From the final blow that hits And a light is finally lit That's a more peaceful existence No more hurting or resistance

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 3/15/2014 11:11:00 PM
You are not describing a man here; you are describing an animal.
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Date: 3/14/2014 1:14:00 PM
Hey, Robin, Congratulations, enjoying the win. *SKAT
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Date: 3/12/2014 11:27:00 AM
This is a very well written poem Robin, Congrats on your win....Hugs....Roger
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Date: 3/12/2014 6:36:00 AM
Congratulations on a fine win in my contest and thanks for the participation, robin
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Date: 2/4/2014 6:07:00 AM
A work that expresses the terrible plight of those out there that end up in abusive relationships..It still happens today even though there are some new laws upon which one can depend..Writing about the topic reminds people of the fact that it stil happens..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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Date: 12/7/2013 11:24:00 PM
I hope this is just fiction and not reality. Unfortunately, this kind of abuse does happen, and it sometimes goes unnoticed. Yet, no one should ever have to live in fear of another human being. They should stand up for themselves and try to find help. This poem was very well expressed. I am sure that this was not any easy subject to write about. Great work, Robin!
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Date: 12/6/2013 10:10:00 PM
You have brought to light this enduring cowardice and matched it with the courage of your write. I hope this is third person and not first. In any case, bless you.
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