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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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Date: 9/23/2023 3:12:00 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.
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Laura Howard
Date: 9/24/2023 10:15:00 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

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