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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

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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!

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

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.

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

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

Date: 6/12/2020 8:52:00 AM

A rare happy ending. Lovely writ my dear. Hugs! xomo

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:)

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.

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.

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-

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

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