Love Is Pain

Makes me furious seeing a woman with a bruise over her eye.
The smeared mascara from the tears she's cried.
    Pain he's caused, scarring her inside.
Silent Prayers  are whispered into the night.
     You're under one helluva spell when you don't tell.
You're not well when you accept being put through hell.

     It's been awhile since you've focused rself.
Staying with that man is simply bad for your health.
     Because of him there is so much life you've missed.
How could you love a man that mistakes a kiss for a fist?
     He's not stable; definitely not mentally okay.
If his idea of "love" is to physically harm you in such a way!
     You're under one helluva spell when you don't tell.
You're not well when you accept being put through hell.

     Stand up!  Free yourself from those emotional chains.
No more scrubing shirts from blood stains.
     Your world will be a happier, warmer place.
No more heavy makeup covering your pretty face.
     So be strong now and walk away.
Live to love "you"  and your children another day.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 10/9/2010 5:27:00 PM
i know this well, sad to say, you captured it very well. very powerful write your pen and heart have shared here, well done and congratulations on your feature. --Madison
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Date: 10/7/2010 3:52:00 PM
That's real talk in your words. Awesome poem man
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Date: 10/5/2010 7:34:00 PM
YES! I wish women would read your straightforward poem. Very truthful, sincere and beautiful penned. Good Job!!!
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Date: 10/5/2010 5:02:00 PM
Powerfully true write, great job, (fix the last word in line 1 verse 2) and the form is rhyme Jimmie, end rhyme. Here's another story that couldn't be told too often, good of you to tell it. Light & Love
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Date: 10/5/2010 1:13:00 PM
One of your remarkable writes, JAM. Congratulations on this being featured on SOUP this week... Hope all is well, Much Love, Audrey
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Date: 10/5/2010 10:55:00 AM
Timely write, Jimmy. Any man who strikes a woman needs help. True, some women are provoking, but that is not a good reason for violence. Like you, I get very angry when I see an abused woman. Congrats on the selection. Dave
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Date: 10/5/2010 9:24:00 AM
Too many wait and just accept the status quo. It takes enormous courage to walk away. Great poem Congrats on the feature. Vince
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Date: 10/5/2010 9:10:00 AM
Its nice to read so strong thoughts come to sm1s mind... keep up the good work
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Date: 10/5/2010 6:04:00 AM
Congratulations on being featured on homepage with this excellent write about something that needs to be changed in this world..It is amazing that God made man and woman to love each other and the man to be the protector and satan has twisted that position into one of abuse...That soul mate love relationship where each other knows the other one so well is twisted in that kind of relationship and that man uses his knowledge to slowly destroy that woman.I am glad that I chose this one to read.Sara
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Date: 10/5/2010 5:19:00 AM
I really like this poem. Excellent and very true. I have a few with similar theme you might check out. Surrender and Just Maybe. Congrats on the feature! Love it.
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Date: 10/4/2010 12:36:00 PM
congrats on having this poem featured this week, powerful message
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Date: 10/4/2010 9:50:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week at PoetrySoup Jimmy. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/4/2010 5:04:00 AM
I used to be in a bad situation but I got out a long time ago ... some women though ? cant stand up, not only for fear but the genuine threat ... it only takes a step but sometimes its the hardest step we take thanks for sharing sorry for my ramble ... congrates on being featured this week love Jayne p.s it was th best thing I ever did for my kids and myself ;)
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Date: 10/3/2010 9:26:00 PM
Congrats Jimmy on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a great one to share with us all with luv my friend.. enjoyed...
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Date: 3/28/2010 5:47:00 AM
Too true in these times, I preach the same sermon in my taxi at least once a week. Only to get excuses, but I try
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Date: 11/23/2009 1:01:00 PM
Sadly, these happenings are oh so common in society, only a weakling would hit a woman, written with feeling, thank you for sharing Jimmy >> James
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Date: 9/11/2009 6:17:00 AM
Excellent writing Jimmy. Welcome to poetrySoup. Love, Carol
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