Frankii Fame Poet Rhyme

Family Law

Family Law

Immaturity comes from lack of knowledge.
This sheltered woman was raised polished
To not speak up against the man's ways.
Lest I got a bare ass lesson in shame.

I ran away from my parents loud silence
To an older man's quest for compliance.
Away from the mental screams for attention,
Where my child was used as a weapon.

Later married where lessons were served
Rough, ragged, bruised, screams unnerved,
Choked. My own child watching wild-eyed;
Learned to accept my fate - taught blind.

Terror great in my child's eye trying to choose
To help or listen, who should she listen to?
I knew that it should of never been a decision
Between either of the instructions given.

The days grew longer and the fights pursued.
Faith has been broken, battered, bruised
My child watched her mom and dad fight
I was punished for trying to prove I was right

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Panagiota Romios March 19, 2019 at 9:41 AM Whoa, a powerful poem indeed! So hard in some families to grow up afraid to speak and far worse. I have seen some awful teachers hit children when they express joy and also humiliate them to the point of tears. So glad I do not have to witness that now! Bless all children and families, too Love, Panagiota Frankii Fame March 5, 2021 at 11:19 PM Recently updated this poem if you dont mind re-reading it, I'd appreciate it. I tried sharing with my young adult child and it choked me up to where ai couldnt read it to her because it is such an emotional experience for me, so I very much appreciate your time. Frankii Fame March 19, 2019 at 12:07 PM to shelter one is to protect them up until a point, how far does that grip expand?

Caren Krutsinger March 19, 2019 at 1:22 AM So sad, and so true; a "wow" in that way. It is difficult to hear the truth like this, but some of us hear and can fully empathize. We do not understand, but we can empathize. Frankii Fame March 5, 2021 at 11:22 PM Stopping by to reshare a poem you so kindly took the time to read years ago. I recently updated it to feel more correct to me. Thank you. Frankii Fame March 19, 2019 at 12:05 PM yes the reality of some peoples version of "love" can be frightening

Reta Pruitt September 14, 2018 at 3:34 AM Frankii, it's very heart breaking when children have to bear the pointed edges of adult mistakes. I know the marks it can leave. Please know you are in my prayers. Reta Frankii Fame March 5, 2021 at 11:21 PM You are correct. I recently updated my poem, and am resharing with those that have commented. Thank you. Frankii Fame March 19, 2019 at 10:31 AM yes, for myself when young, I remember attending events...seeing booths for child abuse, and wondering about those hidden under the clutches of mental abuse... sad, real sad