Battered

She puts on make up
To cover the ugly bruises
She wears a fake smile
To hide the broken ego
She still goes back home
To the abusive brute
The well of tears
Now her cup of tea
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Kimathi Avatar
August 27, 2016 at 5:21 AM
Very deep and emotional.... So sad what some of our sisters go through, in secret.
Nyaga Avatar
September 6, 2016 at 2:18 AM
Very true Teddy.. gender violence is a sad reality of our generation
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