John Hamilton Poet Lyric

If Love Is a Battlefield

If love is a battlefield


When sarcastic words 
are launched
like glass hand grenades
Shattering your dignity, 
you're bruised,
battered and afraid

When coming home 
fills you with a
dreadful trepidation
When your words 
walk on eggshells
trembling in expectation

When every word 
you utter, puts you
in imminent danger
When the man you said 
you'd love forever,
is now a total stranger

Chorus

If love is a battlefield
then, 
somethings not right
Home should be 
a safe haven,
not cut like a knife
Oh, 
if love is a battlefield
and there's a cry 
in the night
It's time 
to seek shelter
the choice is 
fight or flight


When a question 
ignites a fire
and the flames 
lick your skin
Your hope burns 
to the ground
your spirit dies within

When your courage 
and your value
have packed 
their bags and left
All you want 
is some comfort
and a simple day of rest

Chorus


You bravely, 
put out the fires one by one
Thinking tomorrow 
will be better, 
when today is done
but,
When the bottle 
is his best friend
your battle can't be won
Unless he agrees
that the whiskey
is his real enemy
Never, ever,
will you have peace
and be truly free.

Chorus repeat
fade



John Derek Hamilton
December 14,2016

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Phil Capitano January 11, 2017 at 11:40 AM John this is a great song with a strong message. Thanks for pointing me here and visiting my work (many similarities; the truth has many friends). Keep on rockin'. John Hamilton January 11, 2017 at 3:26 PM Thanks Phil, yeah similar vibe similar experiences, thanks for the visit.

Paloma P December 16, 2016 at 6:40 AM The never-ending saga of love/hate relationships, well played John. Now I have Pat Benatar stuck in my head. John Hamilton December 16, 2016 at 8:09 AM Pat Benatar that's good. Thanks for the visit, my privilege.

Carole Duet December 14, 2016 at 11:16 PM I like it...and it is so true. Wish I could hear the music. Carole John Hamilton December 15, 2016 at 8:54 AM Thanks Carol, music is coming.

Heidi Sands December 14, 2016 at 5:33 PM Excellent! John, you have written this situation very well. John Hamilton December 14, 2016 at 8:39 PM Thanks Heidi

Tim Smith December 14, 2016 at 5:08 PM I like the imagery here John...It is a tough subject to write about. John Hamilton December 14, 2016 at 8:39 PM Thanks Tim, yeah maybe not great timing, should get some happy stuff going.

Jan Allison December 14, 2016 at 2:56 PM The title is perfect for the heartbreaking scene of domestic abuse - such a powerful lyric John Bravo for tackling such a difficult subject:-) hugs Jan xx7 John Hamilton December 14, 2016 at 3:25 PM Thanks Jan, a never ending problem it seems.

Chris Green December 14, 2016 at 10:56 AM Wonderfully composed with a strong message about a sad and horrific situation. This one hits hard John. John Hamilton December 14, 2016 at 11:03 AM Thanks Chris, it breaks my heart this problem, never seems to end.