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Black and Blue

The room is dark and my heart races with fear He has hurt me before beating me black & blue I tried to escape him but there is no escaping I fear if I leave him He will kill me I ran I ran until I couldn’t Run anymore I ran I ran but he always Finds me He beats me black and blue Like Ike beat Tina He beat me black and blue until He couldn’t no more I scream I scream pleading For him to stop He is taking my life with With every punch And every slap Your hurting me Your hurting me I start to scream He beat me black and blue

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/10/2020 9:39:00 AM

Also, welcome to the soup. Do drop by for a visit. I may have something to your liking. ;0)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/10/2020 9:38:00 AM

I grew up with an abusive dad and it took years for my mom to escape. She didn’t know how strong she was until she found the strength to walk away. I hope yours is a fictional account. If not I hope you find your way out.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/26/2019 6:06:00 PM

Ebony, welcome to Poetry Soup. You have written the truth that happens to so many women daily, and it is terribly sad. I always hope they go to a Hope House, but so many return. Very sad. Please post another poem or two for us to enjoy.