Laura Howard Poet Free verse

In Silent Shadows

IN SILENT SHADOWS::
Increasing in intensity 
nightmares,
screams because the
instigator never 
letting go,
entrapping the victim
never stopping with the
threats,
striking
hurting them with
abusive mannerisms
defending themselves as an
over taker
who now threatens my
safety and security.

Pain and torment over many years,
living like this always in fear,
in the silent shadows, never knowing what to expect,
fearing for your life, 
wondering where is the knife? Trapped in the silent shadows.
Wanting to tell someone the story,
not to relive the gory, resolve to my silent shadows.
Seeking the encouragement to find my way out,
making my way with a loud shout, leaving without the shadow of doubt.
What I thought was love, was never love.
Out of the silent shadows into the light,
taking off and enjoying the flight, 
What joy, what delight.
Finally free, finally at peace,
Free from the chains that bound me
among those Silent Shadows.

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Karen Jones September 23, 2023 at 3:12 PM This started off exposing darkness and dilemma and concluded with self confidence and light. So important is this poem. I compare it to the plight of the caterpillar who must evolve despite dilemma and fear before flight. Laura Howard September 24, 2023 at 10:15 AM Karen, thank you for your sweet comment. I wrote this to raise awareness that domestic violence is real. I went through a living hell for 11 years of an abusive relationship. I was able to get out. Some victims are not as lucky as I was, but wanted to write this piece. Glad you liked it. thanks