Deb M Poet Rhyme

-A Distant Goodbye

Make changes to break the cycle
Be mindful, always aware
Never create a fearful unsafe home
Always protect and care

Fear as his dads car pulled into the driveway
Watching the removal of his dads belt
Knowing what was coming next
Not only was it physical pain this little boy felt

Watching his mum experience the same
Confusion and fear filled his little being
No idea the reason why 
He witnessed the horror he was seeing

Confusion and fear turned to anger
A teenager now numbing his pain
Alcohol and drugs his best mate
Trying to erase those memories that remain

A father he became …to a baby boy
He vowed his family would never be afraid
Their home would be their safe place
That vow sacred and unbroken to this day

A protective, loving, funny, kind man
His family his reason why
Created a safe happy home full of laughter
That cycle of abuse now a distant Goodbye!

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Bill Baker May 28, 2024 at 4:54 PM A FAV for my list, Deb! Excellent poem on a meaningful topic. Thanks for sharing on the subject of abuse. I too, got the belt regularly, thank God he never hurt my mother. My parents were very strict (to the point of abusive by my father). He was one of the few that found Jesus and changed dramatically after I left home. I enjoyed reading your poetry today. :-) Write On! my sweet friend. Hugs, Bill Deb M May 29, 2024 at 6:47 AM Hi Twin, Its an unfortunate familiar experience for many sadly! Changes are happening for the best and will continue too with awareness, support etc. A special Fav from my special friend!! Thankyou…Debx

Paula Goldsmith May 20, 2024 at 10:38 AM I enjoyed reading your wonderful write/story. What a great ending. I wish you would write more... Have A Blessed Day Writing Away........... Deb M May 22, 2024 at 9:05 AM You are so sweet Paula! Thankyou….Debx

Jennifer Proxenos May 18, 2024 at 8:56 AM I was so glad to read a happy ending to this story Deb. So many don't turn out so well. Gladly - That cycle of abuse now a distant goodbye'. Hope you are keeping well my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Deb M May 22, 2024 at 9:14 AM Always love hearing from you Jennifer! Thankyou my friend….hope you are happy n healthy also! Debx

Virginia Gelok May 11, 2024 at 8:36 PM it is quite amazing to see an abused child grow into a protector. To take that pain and turn it into his or her reason to be anything other than cruel takes a very strong willed person, and thank God it really does happen. They break that horrid chain. Thanks for the picture of what can be. Deb M May 22, 2024 at 9:13 AM It is a horrid chain Virginia and definitely needs to change for the better! Thankyou….Debx

Jerry Brotherton May 11, 2024 at 4:39 PM A beautiful poem Deb. Some very powerful words, my friend. Have a great weekend, Deb M May 22, 2024 at 9:04 AM Thankyou Brother Jerry! Debx

Hilda Greenhough May 11, 2024 at 11:24 AM This is a truly beautiful poem.. I smile in happiness. I love the resolved ending. Best wishes. Deb M May 22, 2024 at 9:11 AM Thankyou Hilda… l appreciate your kind comment! Debx

Vijay Pandit May 11, 2024 at 5:06 AM I like how the turn of events changed his life. A powerful story, Deb--true to life. Loved ones do change us for the better. I like the meaningful turn in the ending. Deb M May 22, 2024 at 9:10 AM Thankyou dear Vijay! Debx

Darrell Rose May 11, 2024 at 3:57 AM What a powerful and moving write this is . The tempo changes and flow pattern bring about an uneasiness to my spirit ...a pain in recognition of this very difficult and sad subject matter. To think of such abuse hurts my heart,,, but certainly needs to be discussed and placed in the spotlight. My mother had just such a father. And ,,, thank god she made the same vow as your son did here. Thank you for the pain of recognition , and the joy of victory in this piece. Deep writing. Darrell Darrell Rose May 22, 2024 at 9:21 AM Yes ... sorry, I should have written "the son" in this case. Deb M May 22, 2024 at 9:09 AM Thankyou Darrell….(not my son) he has a wonderful dad! Just someone l love…. Im sorry your mum experienced the same! Not fair and not right! Debx

Ink Empress May 11, 2024 at 2:38 AM Its not always easy to break the cycle of a abuse but when one does it is nice too, with the help of love within their heart, and also loved ones. sometimes those that have been through so much try and work on being everything they didnt see in their parents. So true! What a moving write this is dear debx. I felt this one. Pleasure always reading your work Deb M May 22, 2024 at 9:06 AM Thankyou sweet girl! Always a pleasure receiving your comments! Debx

Sotto Poet May 10, 2024 at 7:06 PM This is a psychologically draining subject that I will perpetually be unable to compose adequately. This is not the method I adopted to enforce parenting with my kids. I could never contemplate enduring perpetual bodily agony. But employing embrace seems to work better. Deb M May 22, 2024 at 9:06 AM Indeed it does work better Lasaad! Debx

Victor Buhagiar May 10, 2024 at 5:15 PM This is a subject that tears my heart and I can never write about it. I never punished my daughter in this way. Wouldn't dream of constant corporal punishment. I prefer cuddles. Deb M May 22, 2024 at 9:04 AM Cuddles make a difference Victor! Debx

Gershon Wolf May 10, 2024 at 4:27 PM Whoa! I know a man who suffered the same kind of childhood. BUT although he tried with all his might not to be like his dad, as soon as his kids misbehaved, his hand went up over his head to smack them hard... Easier to memorize the Constitution than to change one bad habit, as they say... Write on, Deb! Deb M May 10, 2024 at 4:51 PM Hi BB…how lovely to see you my friend! Its not an easy task breaking the cycle of abuse for some but it can be done with strength support etc. So many have suffered awful damaging childhoods….So sad! Debx

Darlene De Beaulieu May 10, 2024 at 12:14 PM Hello deb M. i am glad that he made his home a happy place. Hugs. /Darlene/x Darlene De Beaulieu May 11, 2024 at 9:50 AM Hello Deb, I am glad he made the home a happy place. Hugs. /Darlene/ x Deb M May 10, 2024 at 4:51 PM Indeed he did Darlene….always lovely to see you! Debx