Cower

When you make me cower I am Less than a negative Less than nothing Less than wretched When I false praise you I feel Like a coward Like a groveling animal Like you're dutiful pet When I finish cooking and cleaning for you I'm tired but I smile I'm hungry but I fein I let you take me and I cry It's my job I am your wife How I wish for the strenghth to take you life.

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Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 1/18/2013 6:53:00 PM

Elba; You are a strong girl. There is a saying among my people - La chancla que se tira, no se vuelve a levantar. Meaning - The show that you throw out You never bring it back in. God bless. Lucilla

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 1/9/2013 6:13:00 PM

No let him make you into the villian he is..try to leave..Light & Love

Michael Smith

Date: 1/9/2013 3:04:00 PM

Very sad piece. Evidently he does not know what treasure he has and will lose it. I learned through love of Mi Milagros (Mi Sonrisa) that to help with work means more time to spend with her. Very minor spelling errors "Cower". Thanks for sharing this with us. Poetry is always good therapy.