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A Mile In Her Shoes

A mile in her shoes You look at her and wonder and simply do not at all understand You would think she would leave him Before things really get out of hand. She thinks we don’t notice The days she shows up newly bruised Some of us look down on her at times Because she allows herself to be abused. I cannot look down upon her Because I have walked in her shoes You cannot know the pain she has Or her shame she has for being used She has children she must think of And bills that need to be paid Food for the table to be purchased There are so many reasons she’s stayed Her dreams and life have shattered And hope died so long ago Love has a different meaning to her Something most of us will never know So do not harshly judge her She is aware of your opinions and views And you should never ever judge her Unless you have walked a mile in her shoes

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John Posey

Date: 8/15/2014 6:21:00 PM

Connie, remember I told you this one sparked some inspiration to write... I finally put it all together..... Check out "Walk With Me".....Thanks for the seed....... Love ya...... Jake

Samantha Edwards

Date: 7/14/2014 6:40:00 PM

So true. Many times they say "why don't they just leave," but its just not that easy. ~ Samantha

Connie Moore
Date: 7/14/2014 7:37:00 PM

Yes you are so right. you sound like you have lived it too as I have. It has been many years but somehow you never forget but you can see the signs in other women who are still living it and it makes for a sadness in the soul. Thanks for your input Samantha. It is appreciated Connie

Monterey Sirak

Date: 4/23/2014 6:39:00 AM

Amazing, fantastic, brilliant....I can't think of enough words to describe this piece. Congrats on your win.

Connie Moore
Date: 4/23/2014 10:07:00 AM

Wow, thank you so much for your fantastic review!! Connie

Seren Roberts

Date: 4/21/2014 10:06:00 PM

Congrats Connie.....Seren

Connie Moore
Date: 4/21/2014 10:08:00 PM

Thank you Seren Appreciate you! Connie

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/21/2014 6:35:00 PM

Hi Connie, Loved how you extracted this one away. Congratulations, this is a great win, for such a painful and realistic theme, when writing about, this topic. In which phantom's around Abused Women. Have a nice day.... ~LINDA

Connie Moore
Date: 4/21/2014 6:43:00 PM

Thank you so much Linda. I always appreciate your input. Connie

Jan Allison

Date: 4/21/2014 4:36:00 PM

Such a fabulous brave write Connie and so pleased to see you yourself walk out of such a horrid life. Hugs Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 4/21/2014 4:41:00 PM

I also got placed in the contest - I wrote not from personal experience but things i have read and someone I worked with was a victim. Hugs Jan x

Connie Moore
Date: 4/21/2014 4:38:00 PM

Thank you so much Jan. It was a horrid life and I thank God every day that I did get out. I so appreciate your words. Connie

Joe Flach

Date: 4/21/2014 3:54:00 PM

Thank you for entering the contest, Connie and congratulations on your placement. You really hit the theme on the head with this one Connie! Nice flow and good rhyme. Easy to read and understand. I love the line: "Love has a different meaning to her" - that is so true. And, I like the way you notice, "She is aware of your opinions and views". Nicely done. Joe

Connie Moore
Date: 4/21/2014 3:58:00 PM

Thank you so much Joe. I lived it for a while but managed to get out. Life is good after all!! Thank you again Connie

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 4/21/2014 12:46:00 PM

Connie, this is so real to read. I put this in my favorites. Congratulations on your win... Verlena

Connie Moore
Date: 4/21/2014 12:47:00 PM

Thank You Verlena!! I didn't know I won yet! thank you so much Connie

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 3/27/2014 11:43:00 PM

Connie; What a beautiful poem you have written. I just loved it. There are so many women that live like this all for different reasons. As you say - we should not judge. We have not walked a mile in their shoes. This is very good for the contest. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla

Connie Moore
Date: 3/27/2014 11:45:00 PM

Thank you Lucilla. You are so right and I lived it myself for a number of years. It is a hard place to be. Connie

John Posey

Date: 3/23/2014 7:12:00 PM

Connie, thanks for the comments on my work. This entry really struck home. You noticed that I haven't posted lately. Well, I have been in rehab for a hip replacement and haven't had a lot of inspiration. I will be posting again soon as I ironically, had some great ideas while in rehab. This poem reminded me of one thought I'm working on. "I may not have walked a mile in your shoes, but I've worn out a few of my own.".. I send kudos on your work.. Keep posting and I'll see ya later. Luv Ya,Jake

Connie Moore
Date: 3/23/2014 8:11:00 PM

I am so glad to hear from you. I am glad also you are getting better. Wow a hip replacement . That is major stuff Jake. I am a nurse so know what you went through. I would like to see the one you are working on when you get it done. And thank you for your nice comment. I have missed that. Connie

Aiyah Torres

Date: 3/20/2014 2:59:00 PM

Connie... this is the winner piece of all !!! ..you have perfectly described what one abused woman has gone through...awesome poem dear! ..I will not wish you luck, instead let me say this; CONGRATULATIONS!!... :'))

Connie Moore
Date: 4/21/2014 11:20:00 PM

Wow! Aiyah you are so sweet and thank you so much for the encouragement. Connie

Aiyah Torres
Date: 4/21/2014 1:18:00 PM

I'm adding you to my favorite poet... and treasure your poem in my shelf.. :O) more power and keep penning ...you're an inspiration.. thanks a lot!! ^_^

Aiyah Torres
Date: 4/21/2014 1:16:00 PM

on my way again.. to send my CONGRATULATIONS to you, Connie!!! :O))

Connie Moore
Date: 3/20/2014 3:05:00 PM

thank you so much for your kind words. life is very hard at times. not everyone understands Connie