Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

He Grabbed My Power

He grabbed my power 
And held it in his teeth.
I was young.
Vulnerable.
Naïve.
I 
gave
it
willingly

Having never met
a psychopath before.

Having optimistic feelings
about him.

I kind of loved him.
He drained my energy
stealing from me
lying to me
hurting me deeply
b
e
t
r
a
y
i
n
g
me.

I had to let him go
even though I loved him
for he did not understand love
and
I
needed
my
power
back
so 
I 
could 
love
myself 
again….

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Elaine Perrin October 10, 2019 at 6:52 AM Well written, I’ve been there too. Sending love and hugs x

Phatt Matt October 6, 2019 at 9:36 PM Hope you are alright? Powerful write#Matt Caren Krutsinger October 7, 2019 at 5:11 AM This was fiction, but for many women it is nonfiction. I wrote it in honor of so many I have met.

Line Gauthier October 6, 2019 at 3:02 PM Well penned, Caren. Powerful. Caren Krutsinger October 7, 2019 at 5:12 AM Thank you Line. I wrote this in honor of all the women I have met who are cowed by their men, and dare not tiptoe the wrong direction.