Love Hurts - a Shanzi

an oldie,, and wow this is a powerful statemant...

A very strong poem in a short form, Susan. Nicely penned.

Congratulations on your win in Joann's "Shanzi" contest Susan. Love, Carol

Susan congrats on your win, now this is something else, I love it..David

WAY TO GO on your well deserved win, Susan. Awesome!

Your poems always grip my heart. Love should never hurt. Congrats on your win! Love and Blessings, Rhonda

Susan - I hope you have not drawn from personal experience; tragic. These past two are heartbreaking. love, Kathy

((()))Congrats on your winning work..Sara

Congrats Susan on your win!Enjoyed the read!

congrats Susan on an amazing win for this incredible write.. feeling the essence of your words luv..

when repaired,sometimes, broken hearts beat more boldly - expression keeps you alive, thanks - J.A.B.

You sure make this guy sound creepy, Susan, with those hairy white hands. Jeepers! A great way to portray a violent relationship!! I was happy to get your recent comment and see you here. Yep, it's been a bit dead lately!

wow so revealing Susan as u describe the worst abuse luv.. best wishes.. a heartbreaker.. thankxx so very much for ,my win in your Forgotten contest luv..am so honored u enjoyed my words from first hand experience with the kids and seniors in my part of town.. it is sad to see them so down and forgotten luv

rich expressions with pained notes yet beautifully crafted,susan... winning huggs!.. thanks for my placement in your forgotten contest... it was a sad poem too!..:) huggs!

Powerful! Thank-you for sharing!~Tammy~

Lol..good luck...you see... good luck... you see..pd

your brutal! but i guess violence is also; i have to give you a pass.

ouch! great poem, though - hope it's fiction. good luck in the contest!

Well I hate men that hit women.. I hope this is just a fable for the contest.. Re. my poem, I am sending you a cup of raindrops to guide you along lol Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the compliment on the pic.. blushing oxox Michael

Thank you everyone for your title suggestions! When I read Jack's, it just felt right to me, so I went with that. Thanks again! You guys rock!

B.E.S. - good poem for the contest, wish you luck and hope for a win for you. - oxox Anne-Lise

Hi, Susan. Is he the reason for the black eye? Enjoyed mucho. Put some beef steak on that eye. Love, daver

I've been trying to think of a title - how about 'Love Hurts'? or 'Bruised Heart'? Great poem, Susan

Enjoyed reading your great work..Very descriptive and emotive write..What about Anger's Sparks but might not can do the aprostrophe...Love And Trust Broken could be another possibility...Thanks for stopping by...Sara

heartfelt and scary write here, Susan - so sad to think this sort of thing goes on.