Murdered

~he murdered me~

I was only 21 years old
Here I lay, beyond the cold

I  granted him, the best of me
Praying for his love endlessly

I never listened to anybody's advice
Only to my husband and his lies

He bore a bad habit of beating me
No matter, his love was all I could see
 
On my last day, he took me by surprise
Now everyone around me cries

It's too late to tell all my loved ones good-bye
Or, even understand the reason why?

Today I'm in a place where he can't touch me
In a box called a coffin, only I can see

While you stay and rot behind in jail
God did and took me away from your hell

:)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Callus Avatar
January 24, 2016 at 2:11 PM
He 'murdered' you...but you had the guts to come back and start all over again:) It's another chance to learn from past mistakes...! Hugs // paul
A. Sharma Avatar
August 20, 2015 at 1:22 AM
Congrats on ur awesome poem n win Linda!
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August 19, 2015 at 1:48 AM
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Parks Avatar
April 24, 2011 at 3:52 PM
Wow P.D., This is powerful! So true for too many. And for many, this "happy ending" never comes compared to their endless hell.
Mister Roboto Avatar
March 17, 2011 at 9:44 AM
P.D. This one is cool. I like the line: "It's TOO late to see he was not the right guy. It's TOO late to tell all my loved ones goodbye." Nice flow. ~JS Lambert
Simmons Avatar
January 9, 2011 at 10:26 AM
thanks for you comment on my poem i really like this one of yours keep the good work
Loving Iii Avatar
December 18, 2010 at 5:36 AM
how many times has this came true. john
Taylor Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 5:24 PM
Nice job! Love powerful themes like this one. I hope it wasn't a personal experience that inspired it, like a loved one who is the deceased in your piece, but this was fantastic, love it!
Whipps Avatar
October 16, 2010 at 3:04 PM
thnx for your comment on my poetry...i really enjoyed this poem...so many ppl have been in this situation...continue speaking the truths of life, J'Nicole
Beesley Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 3:28 PM
i commented on this before but it is an extraordinary write...love it
Gibson Avatar
September 3, 2010 at 4:34 PM
thanks for your comment on my poem..love faith joy..i wasnt sure were to say thank you at..anyway..i really like this poem..it just made me think of my cousin who died on 7.28.06 at the hands of her boyfriend..wow..i mean this one really hit home..and she was the same age as well..her birthday is this month..anyway..i really enjoyed this poem..like i said it hit home..
Pryor Avatar
September 2, 2010 at 1:30 PM
WOW...THIS WAS SO........ JUS WOW..MY ALL TIME FAV...NICE WORK... :)shelly
Zafar Avatar
August 29, 2010 at 2:28 AM
Oh very interesting! it is a very lovely poem indeed! Special;y, when going through the lines: I always gave him the best of me. Begging for his love on my knee., I felt warmth of your love. May God turn your boyfriend Stronger!!! wishing u a hot and happy weekend, Aejaz
Hayner Avatar
August 23, 2010 at 12:52 PM
way too many peps can relate to this on way too many levels.....Good job! Perfect timing for me watched Lovely Bones last night. OK ,movie, EXCELLENT book!
Knop Avatar
August 20, 2010 at 4:35 AM
Wow, p.d., what a moving poem! Very well written and enjoyed the read although this is really a trgic write. It happens so often!!!! Thank you so much for your comments which I appreciate! Have a nice weekend1...Gert
Jones Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 8:32 PM
Thank you so much ....try wasting 10 years it will literally make you sick and I still get harrassed by him but GOD is so good.He protects me and he literally took me out of that situation.It took all I had to leave but I would not trade it for anything.Just forgive him and move on it will be the best choice you could make.
Jones Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 8:12 PM
GOD is good I can relate to this it took me 10 years to finally be set free from that good women deserve better...Glad you got out ...GOD BLESS
King Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 9:33 AM
very intriguing poem, it's got a nice rhyme and wit..take care..
Ault Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 6:21 AM
Wow! This poem takes me back to myself as a battered young mother. I said a prayer after reading it, just to say thanks again for my survival.
Trevino Avatar
August 14, 2010 at 10:34 AM
You would write something like this wouldn't you lol, but I'll give it to ya this is pretty darn creative, but I like the ending cause she got a chance to free herself from him, No man should have to end things like that, well she's better off where he can't lay a hand on her, =(^.^)=Royal
Hilliker Avatar
August 14, 2010 at 9:56 AM
Wow! This is a very compelling write, PD. Domestic abuse is an ugly thing. Take care Always!
Sweetheart Avatar
August 14, 2010 at 6:08 AM
Just saying "hi" on a Saturday in the sky .. with my cell by my side.. trillions of miles high.. how is my BBF today ... hope OK .. happy weekend .. as I confront my destiny luv.. your BBF..
Horsman Avatar
August 14, 2010 at 12:25 AM
deepest of feeling here for me reading this, abuse is such a tragedy, the poem is awesome, the subject scary. Harry
K. Avatar
August 13, 2010 at 7:00 PM
just dropping by to say hi pd :) see you around :) hope you're having a great evening-- :)
Galua Avatar
August 13, 2010 at 4:17 AM
oh,,,good i read this one...it just so happened that my friend experience this kind of stuff...great work pd...^_^ v
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