Domestic Silence

If you are in an abusive relationship, please try to walk away and live. You deserve a chance to thrive; to find joy and happiness. Remember that no one deserves to be abused. Please take care and stay safe. Domestic silence By Michelle Morris 02/11/2022 Domestic silence Silences all of us It stifles tears and Strangles hearts Domestic violence Pushes boundaries Brutality inflicted For ego and power It allows bruises And broken bones It allows shame To have a home It encourages indignities To its victims It perpetuates inequities In relationships It makes men Into beasts It makes women Feel uneasy No living being Should suffer abuse No one deserves Trauma as a path No one should fear Loved ones' wrath No one should live In constant anguish Don't let the silence Kill your soul Because the silence Is evil's cloak Speak up now Before it's too late Walk out the door Instead of a body bag Domestic silence Is a global scourge It kills our souls And kills our world © Michelle Morris, 2022