The Brute

The Brute By Elton Camp Jody hangs his head in dismay Not knowing what to say His father is doing it once more Shameful what’s behind the door What he’ll do, his wife he tells “It’s your fault!” he angrily yells “If you would only do what right There would be no need to fight.” “A lesson you have yet to learn. So, it’s a beating you did earn!” Jody hears slap and then a scream. For him, another horrible dream “He doesn’t mean to be that way,” His mother always will later say “He’s really a very good man Who does the best that he can” Jody shakes his head and cries As he see his mother’s black eyes What will the outcome finally be? That, not a person can possibly see

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Matthew Horstkotter

Date: 10/6/2014 5:40:00 PM

Very well written piece. Enjoyed the read.

Elton Camp
Date: 10/6/2014 6:46:00 PM

Thanks for taking the time to read and comment.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/3/2014 12:30:00 PM

excellent write on the difficult subject of domestic abuse. Hugs jan xxx its not only the bruises on the outside its the mental damage that is also an issue

Elton Camp
Date: 10/3/2014 3:09:00 PM

It's also hard on a child that has to see it done. Thanks for reading.

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 10/3/2014 11:40:00 AM

Very sad indeed, but domestic violence and abuse is something that takes place in reality ... everywhere and anywhere in our planet. Good poem Elton! Sad but written well. Cheers! xxxx D .

Elton Camp
Date: 10/3/2014 12:02:00 PM

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I wrote this after seeing a photo of a child sitting on the stoop while his father beat his mother inside the house. He looked so dismayed.