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Excuses: a Feminine Experience

"Excuses: A Feminine Experience" by: Eric L. Boddie Oh how do I Love him....let me count the ways But I'm tired of lying to my friends....he's just going through a phase He works so many hours so if I just get home on time Why do I have to choose the same time as fighting to occupy his mind All I want is his Love....let's just get the record straight If he hadn't been through so much, I wouldn't have to see his hate If I didn't look so sexy while in the path of other guys If only I could see that "I Love you" is just another of his lies If only I could be everything he wanted in a girl One day he will see just how much I compliment his world If only I didn't chew so loud when I'm at the table If I could just be more understanding, he could be more stable They tell me I should leave, but my Love says I should stay When he says "Baby I'm sorry," he'll get better is what I Pray Every time he hits me....pushes or shoves I have to forgive him....just to prove my Love Ladies please break this chain....

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/17/2015 1:16:00 AM

There are so many factors that figure in when there is abuse, especially when there are children involved. Often it is fear that will make a woman remain. A supportive friend or group can help the most. That is why I have an ex. Your last two lines describe some women I have met but in my case I was dealing with mental illness. A great message offered in this profound poem Eric.

Gwen Benita Mason Gibbs

Date: 12/15/2015 9:19:00 PM

Good poem, powerful and so true.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/15/2015 7:57:00 PM

I don't know about this poem, Eric, I'm not afraid to be me. Sad to say, I've seen many stand a punch just to feel loved. My EX once laid his hands on me. The next thing you know, he sat in jail for six months. A powerful poem and message. I think, we women will be alright at the end. Enjoyed. LINDA

Jaycee Cervenka

Date: 12/15/2015 6:35:00 AM

I've had friends in abusive relationships, and this is how it starts. Then one day fear is the major factor. There is nothing I can say other than everyone is worth more than this. Nice reminder.

Michael Ellis

Date: 12/14/2015 12:30:00 PM

Intense rhyming.. A story well told with a Plea at the end

Alainey Craig

Date: 12/14/2015 9:10:00 AM

it harder than you think to break this chain theoretically we all want to be loved and cherished most of us forgive but we will never forget. the struggles real

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 12/14/2015 8:13:00 AM

Superb couplet rhyming and sentiment. A very clever piece beautifully crafted. BRAVO my friend! Best wishes, Keith

Poesy Relish

Date: 12/13/2015 11:06:00 PM

It is seen too often in and around us... hope all those who has to put up with such experience break the chain... good one Eric... nadiya

Eve Roper

Date: 12/13/2015 4:56:00 PM

Very good write, Eric, my mother was one of these ladies.

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/13/2015 10:10:00 AM

Eric, you have penned such a deep and revelant piece.Only when one learn to love themselves is when they realise love doesn't come in the form of a hit to the face. I know these chains that you speak of and they are hard to break but not impossible to break. Thanks for sharing such a powerful write ! 7 and a fav:-) Alexis

Rainbow Promise

Date: 12/9/2015 9:20:00 PM

Very deep. Even in Health Centers there are posters offering help to Break such a Chain! Use these hotlines I say!