Abusive Love

she didnt want to live in fear 
so the smoke filled up the air 
from the gun that she just shot 
as the bullet pierced his heart 
they say love hurts and it is true 
but when someone turns on you 
and your life is flipped around 
on the day that you have found 
the man you thought would always care 
left you with bruises everywhere 
as his fists came at full force 
leaving you to scream and toss 
knowing that his strength will grow 
at each punch that he will throw 
as your left with no defense 
and he takes away your strength 
you lose control of your whole world 
when he turns on his little girl 
that is small and scared to death 
as strong holds take away her breath 
you watch in horror and decide 
no one will take away her life 
grabbing the gun you crawl around 
and drop that a--hole to the ground
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Kos Avatar
May 7, 2014 at 10:08 PM
What a poem! This is really good. I'm really paying attention to your poems. I must say about this one: Admirable. Your channel has a lot of poems that i must read!!!
A   Avatar
May 7, 2014 at 1:46 PM
ROBIN, Congratulations!!! Stopping by to enjoy last night's winning poems --once again. Thank you for supporting my tiny contest... :) LINDA
Mehta Avatar
May 7, 2014 at 9:47 AM
Congratulation on the fine win, thanks for sharing this lovely poem, robin
Desai Avatar
October 13, 2013 at 11:36 PM
justice done....i am touched by this poem..god bless
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
October 2, 2013 at 4:39 PM
too much hurt in the world. Sometimes there is only one answer. No one ever deserved to be abused.
Scott Avatar
September 24, 2013 at 12:13 PM
i agree some people donty deserve to be in a relationship love the verse and topic thanks for kind words on mine davidscott
Hill Avatar
September 22, 2013 at 9:07 PM
wow......your poetry runs the table for variety.....I can't picture you writing this. The violence seems so real. keep writing.....you have a fan in me.
Moreno Avatar
September 21, 2013 at 8:08 PM
Nice work Robin, I don't know how you found my poem, but thank you for stopping by and blessing me with a comment. God Bless...
Thomas Avatar
September 21, 2013 at 6:27 AM
We go into survival mode for protection & love. It's our defense mechanism when faced with a traumatic situation. Powerful write Robin!!! A courageous strength in words thankyou for sharing<3 cherie
Kithinji Avatar
September 19, 2013 at 4:51 PM
The instinct to protect those you love can be enormous! Overwhelming!
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