Black and Blue

BLACK and BLUE

Today I wonder, 
Wonder why?
You hit me in the eye, 
you made me cry.

My eyes are brown,
Now they're black and blue.
Is that what I get for loving you?

My lips are pink, now they're bloody red.
Is that what I get!!!
Do you wish I were dead?

My teeth are white, 
I just lost three, 
Is that what I get over a little fight? 
 
I see a smile underneath,
I see you leaving with the police.
I finally got rid of you.
I can't believe I waited, 
UNTIL I WAS BLACK AND BLUE.
        
 SK

NOTE: True story, I finally did the right thing and called the cops
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Gauthier Avatar
October 2, 2017 at 8:51 PM
It's adorable... at least you turned this nightmare into a great poem.
Johnson Avatar
April 26, 2016 at 6:50 PM
Good write. Good read. I concur that you can never fight alone. Humans were made to be helped; and also required to be held responsible for their action. Stay strong my friend.
Lindsay Avatar
March 25, 2016 at 6:51 AM
They're real bastards aren't they dear sister. They belong in jail. You're sending the right message. Never allow it in your life..a 7 pure and siimple
Matarazzo Avatar
February 7, 2016 at 9:41 AM
Wow, I really like this. I'm not sure it should be under "Funny". The message is powerful. Glad you got away . . .
A  Avatar
May 27, 2015 at 6:54 PM
i love this one...
Das Avatar
May 17, 2015 at 4:20 AM
I was deeply moved by this poem. So sorry to know you went through so much. I admire you for the courage you had to get out of it by calling the police. Thank you for sharing this heartfelt write. 7
Kimathi Avatar
April 24, 2015 at 11:57 AM
Congratulations for your piece being featured in the PS page Skat!!!! :-)
Hamilton Avatar
April 23, 2015 at 3:09 AM
oh Skat I am so sorry you had to go through this abuse poor you. good on you for getting police congrats on being featured hugs 7
Camacho Avatar
April 22, 2015 at 7:41 AM
Sk,Wow so sorry,you went trough this,people take heed in your wise words,eye opening and a Learning experience thanks ..tonytocaa
Smith Avatar
June 20, 2014 at 6:05 PM
Good for you! Skat.. One thing I hate.. Hugs my friend.. Arlene..
Russell Avatar
May 16, 2014 at 10:47 AM
SKAT, this is beautiful, but in life a lot people would say that you were crazy. Most people don't understand the power of love, but when you come to the decision enough is enough, that when you obtain the power to let go. Glad u did,
Davis Avatar
May 15, 2014 at 9:48 PM
Skat Sorry this happened to you, but so glad you are out of a bad situation. Your poem is very powerful and deep. Thank you for the nice comment on my Mirrors poem.
Eastman Avatar
April 10, 2014 at 11:44 AM
Congratulations on the win... and the courage to do what you did...
A. Sharma Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 9:30 AM
Amazingly strong ! Great poetry my dear friend SKAT ! Congrats on great win !
May Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 9:19 AM
Glad you had the strength and courage to leave an abusive relationship Skat...congrats on your win
Callus Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 8:50 AM
Until I came to the end I would not have thought that you were writing from personal experience. Abuse can never be tolerated. Congrats for being strong and brave.....and for the fine placing, too :) // paul
Torres Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 7:47 AM
wew!! ..I'm sorry, Skat. . This one hit me so much!! ..yes like a bullet shoot to my brain!!... And my heart is dying to know that this is something real in life...and it's your story.. :'O(( No! .. Brave soul... WE must stand UP and be STRONG... Congratulations my dearest friend.!!. :~)) YOU WERE RIGHT!!!
Walker  Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 2:06 AM
Congratulations on your win in my contest Skat. smiles and hugs Verlena
Thomas Avatar
April 5, 2014 at 7:53 AM
Woah...I loved this poem because it is so beautifully penned. I could actually feel the pain by this person. Beautiful write.
Omoboriowo Avatar
March 25, 2014 at 6:21 AM
waoh!!!.... this is simple and extremely beautiful. ut held me till I read it to the end because it looked so real.. good job skat.
M V Avatar
March 16, 2014 at 9:24 AM
Painfully told the truth, Skat. Congratulations!
Sirak Avatar
March 16, 2014 at 6:24 AM
Wow! Powerful piece. Congrats on your win
Deschler Avatar
March 15, 2014 at 5:38 PM
These are very powerful words, SKAT. I admire the poets who are not afraid to tell it like it is, and your last two lines say it all. Great write! Congratulations on your win, as well!...Thank you for the kind congrats on my poem. :)
Andresen Avatar
March 15, 2014 at 7:42 AM
- Congratulations on your fine winning poem in Giorgio A.V. last contest, Skat. - Have a nice weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Mehta Avatar
March 15, 2014 at 5:29 AM
Congrats on the fine win in the contest Impress me IV, skat-a
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