No Way Out
the excuse is not the answer
your pain it isn't mine
the bruises are still healing
but it's only a matter of time
when it begins to start all over
another day of threats
the way you are controlling
i haven't come to terms with yet
you have a variety of behaviours
you use to maintain fear
but it's hard for me to understand
it all seems so unclear
why you see me as an object
treat me the way you do
try to blame it on a bad day
when i know that isn't true
your only effective method
for gaining and keeping control
is intimidation and power
my life has taken its toll
i have slowly began to notice
that there are some warning signs
when your temper gradually rises
and you destroy things that are mine
you treat me like a servant
with my mind you're playing games
you make me think that im crazy
humiliate me with names
my children have been taken
put in a foster home somewhere
your abuse just went too far
existing without a care
the day that they come home
you'll be out of our lives for good
a loving, peaceful family
just like it damn well should
Copyright © Lucy Campbell | Year Posted 2006
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