For Whatever Reason

In a torrent we call life
Turmoil and hatred lurks
Around every corner
Love and laughter
Is but a small window
Of hope, but alas...
i dare not warn her
He holds her hand
Tightly as he ruins...
Her face is bloody
Swollen, broken, frozen
For whatever reason
The monster is gone
Ashes of life, deadly
Lifeless powder stains
the floor is red
The floor is read
She lives on in me
But she is dead
For whatever reason
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 6/27/2016 3:05:00 PM
You've always had a nack for words, I supposed i inherited that from you amoung other wonderful talents. You make me pround to call you mom. Love Your Daughter
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Date: 6/27/2016 6:57:00 AM
Elloise, Awesome first post, You must be an accomplished writer. Hope to see you FLOURISH among this rock solid community of amateur poets. You are going to love it here. Fast;) Linda
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Date: 6/27/2016 6:10:00 AM
Thank you for your comments
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Date: 6/27/2016 5:37:00 AM
For whatever reason something dense has been said ... and said well also ...
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Date: 6/26/2016 12:15:00 PM
Elloise, enjoyed reading your poem, thank you for sharing your thoughts through words. *SKAT*
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Date: 6/26/2016 12:33:00 PM
Thank you skat, i have not given a background for this poem, I try to speak out for women who have been and are being abused, that cant or have not been able to for themselves, some people may think its dark and horrific, but it is the painful and sad truth
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