Domestic Violence Sin

Fright washes through my tiny veins He's drunk and driving in opposite lanes Scared for my life, he enters my complex Because of something he blew out of context So alone in my house with locked windows and doors Scared for 4 1/2 years because of his roars Trying to break in because he knew I was there Feeling my anger and fright begin to flare Locked in my bathroom --- police on the phone Feeling my insides go heavier as my heart turns to stone Dispatch says to keep inside and wait for the Law Breaking my heart, soul, and love as it goes raw The Law arrived and saw him and the others outside For 4 1/2 years inside of him I did confide He raised his fists and almost killed me more than twice But on his wrists and arms --- he always made a slice Crazy and deranged and scared for my life 4 1/2 years of bloody pain and strife Controlled and scared I shake in my bed Because one day I feel like I'll be dead Either I leave or he leaves my state It's the best way to leave him behind and my would-of-been-fate Threatening my family and all of my friends Tired of waiting for him to kill me --- where is my end? Today was a common nightmare like always before My mind, body, and soul go sore So now he's gone and the Law won again And again I am alone to live in this Domestic Violence Sin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Kearley Avatar
September 10, 2011 at 12:44 AM
I posted something on your meth poem.Your words are very strong.As I'm sure you know.
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