Ann Peck Poet Rhyme

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Written March 5,2025

For "Break the Silence" contest

by Ink Empress

No More!

Please don't hit me again, please, please no more
Her tiny whisper met with a slammed door
and motor revved, as his car sped away.
But, he would be back by the end of day.

He would tell her that he would change his way.
"Babe, you know I didn't mean it," he'd say
"It's just there are many problems, you know.
If I don't find ease, at work I might blow."

Crumpled tissue lay tossed beside her feet.
reminders this madness would soon repeat.
She could tell Mom, who'd tell the neighborhood
Dad beat her, so she'd thought Mom understood.

Someone who listened was her best friend, Sue,
who told her exactly what she should do:
Find a group that protects against these things,
and you'll find the help togetherness brings.

When he got home that day, he found a note
that said, "Bud, here's a note that you can quote:
I hope you find that ease you're looking for.
Me: You'll not hit again. I've said No More!

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Michael Tor April 2, 2025 at 7:06 PM Well said Ann great message.There is no need to put up with a bully especially one who targets a woman. Michael

Karen Jones March 27, 2025 at 1:39 AM Belated congratulations on this important subject!

Andrea Dietrich March 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM A belated congrats to you on this one, Ann

Ink Empress March 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM Dear Ann, its so sad and haunting to read about being abused that way is never something anyone deserves! Youv written a soulful take on the prompt! The ending is powerful! Thank you for joining in to raise awareness! Congratulations on your placement Ann Peck March 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM Thank you, Ink Empress. And thank you for giving a voice to fighting abuse.

Andrea Dietrich March 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM Very well said. Some are not so lucky to get away. I really like how you wrote this. Ann Peck March 10, 2025 at 8:09 AM Thank you, Andrea. It's a difficult subject. I've never known someone like this, but it's so often hidden...

Gordon Mcconnell March 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM Great pen Ann, really so emotive and full of truth , telling it as it is for so many. Also great rhyme and flow with expression. Blessings,Gordon Ann Peck March 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM Thank you, Gordon. Abuse is a terrible thing, and a lot of women (and men) just take it.

Paula Goldsmith March 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM WOW!!! What a powerful and sad write you have here. Great Ending... Hope this was Not you and just a write. "Good Luck" Have a wonderful day writing away.......... Ann Peck March 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM Dear Paula, No, it's not about me, thank goodness! I don't know anyone who was treated like this, but I've read a lot about abuse, and the sister of a guy I carpooled with was abused and then her little boy hit her, too. That's terrible. She should save the child from becoming an abuser when he grows up. Thank you for your kind words, Paula.