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Bully For You

His drinking got out of hand
he’d beat his wife black and blue,
her make-up covered each mark
but not the scars in her heart.

This cruelty ran and ran
fists rained down blow after blow,
she tried to evade and dart
these actions she must report.

This behaviour was so wrong
she sought justice from the law,
now he’s been locked behind bars
protecting her from more hurt.

Genuine Englyns Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Beth Evans

06/11/20

Copyright © Jan Allison | Year Posted 2020

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Funom Makama Date: 6/15/2020 7:45:00 AM This is brilliant. I feel blessed coming across this page. You have it in you, I will definitely come visiting again to enjoy the blessing of your deep mind. A great piece! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/15/2020 4:53:00 PM thanks Funom:-) hugs jan xx

Rico Leffanta Date: 6/12/2020 2:01:00 PM Most often fiction, but sometimes there is justice. I recall a trip to New Orleans when I saw a white man beating a young woman on the street. Suddenly an "Aunt Jemima" appeared out of nowhere and with one hand belted that man senseless and everyone on the street applauded her swift action although violence begets violence! Aloha! Rico Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/12/2020 5:56:00 PM sounds like he got what was coming to him:-) hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 6/12/2020 1:36:00 PM Unfortunately, all too often couples must rely on law enforcement to resolve their differences. I'm glad it worked out for her, but I hate thinking of women living in abusive situations like this. Very well written, Jan! Best wishes in Beth's contest. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/12/2020 1:41:00 PM Thanks Carolyn I've been reading about the increase in domestic violence since the lockdown due to the pandemic:-( hugs Jan xx

Ts Poetry Date: 6/12/2020 10:43:00 AM I've been reading the numbers are growing in epic proportions due to the lockdowns and fear of going out to report Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/12/2020 12:41:00 PM I've been reading it too Tim and its been happening on our little Island too:-( hugs jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 6/12/2020 8:52:00 AM A rare happy ending. Lovely writ my dear. Hugs! xomo Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/12/2020 12:39:00 PM thanks Mo I have been reading about the incidence of domestic violence increasing over lockdown:-( hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel Date: 6/12/2020 1:02:00 AM A sad poem, bullying is wrong in every way, well written, Jan:) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/12/2020 2:30:00 AM Domestic abuse is on the increase during the pandemic when people are forced to spend more time together when they usually had the freedom to go out:-( hugs Jan xx

Michael Tor Date: 6/11/2020 11:04:00 PM Jan sad realization. Well written. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/12/2020 2:30:00 AM There are many more cases of abuse coming to the surface during the pandemic:-( hugs Jan xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 6/11/2020 10:40:00 PM I'm sorry to hear that there's been more domestic violence. I didn't realize, but it makes sense. Thanks for bringing awareness. Maybe one day I'll be able to write about my experiences, but for now, I still try to protect my family. I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing to do. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/12/2020 2:29:00 AM aww Rhonda so sorry you have suffered at the hand of a man you put your trust in, perhaps one day you will put it into words to share with others as sadly it is covered up so well both by the abuser and the abused... the scars may fade but they are etched on ones heart forever:-( hugs Jan xx

Michelle Faulkner Date: 6/11/2020 9:43:00 PM Very tragic, the short blunt words you use describe the shock of the abuse vividly, so moving- Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/12/2020 2:26:00 AM thanks Michelle, there has been a rise in domestic abuse during the pandemic and organisatons are trying to help ... even on our Island we are here of abuse more and more:-( hugs Jan xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 6/11/2020 6:17:00 PM It's awful this still happens to women, but laws are better then when I was growing up. Sadly, I know from childhood experience. The attitude by everyone back then, even police, was it's a private, family problem so stay out of it...not sure, but you might have a typo in second line. Black not back? Lots of luck in the contest. :) Hugs, Rhonda Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/11/2020 6:35:00 PM thanks for the comment Rhonda, there has been an increase in domestic violence during the lockdown period hence the theme of the poem - thanks for the notification about the typo I will amend it xx:-) hugs jan xx