Andrea Dietrich Poet Senryu

Only Women

“In 70 -80% of intimate partner homicides, no matter which partner is killed, the man physically abused the woman before the murder” - National Institute of Justice, 2003

raped, stalked or beaten -

a roll of the gender dice . . .

homicide happens

 
Sept. 3, 2019
Title and senryu inspired by Alice Cooper’s “Only Women Bleed” (one of the few songs of his I really like)

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Sara Kendrick December 26, 2024 at 5:56 AM Whoa!! Serious writing here. Not familiar with his songs but this is true to some extent. Sara K

Constance La France September 4, 2019 at 11:06 PM Andrea, you took the theme to a dark place... well done, and best of luck ~

Alexis Y. September 4, 2019 at 5:38 PM Hi Andrea, This is a sad thing that happens often. I knew you would nail this challenge. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Enjoy the rest of your day- Alexis

Kim Rodrigues September 4, 2019 at 4:31 PM Yes, it shows up in the abuse. Best to depart at the start! Well done, my friend!

Charles Messina September 4, 2019 at 7:15 AM OMG, I love this song. Great one Andrea. I once drove along side of Alice Cooper on the NJ Tnpk. I kept beeping my horn to get him to wave to me but the S.O.B. never looked (lol) Oh well, I guess he gets that kind of stuff all the time. Thanks for bringing back great memories. Terrific!

Paul Callus September 4, 2019 at 6:07 AM Physical abuse must always be condemned without reservation. I pity those caught in abusive relationships and see no way out! // Your poem is strong and deserves a top podium finish, Andrea. Best regards, my friend. // paul

Panagiota Romios September 3, 2019 at 5:29 PM A powerful poem. Part Dieux.. I have no answers, but the women stay with their murderous partners before death. Even with women's shelters available. Part Three And the men kill the children, as well Newsflash..France has so much domestic violence they are investing 5.5 million in programs to stop it. I just saw the news flash, Andrea! Panagiota

Jan Allison September 3, 2019 at 4:27 PM powerfully penned Andrea!:-) hugs Jan xx

Chris Green September 3, 2019 at 3:54 PM Wow, that was dark and chilling Andrea. And Alice Cooper, such a cool choice. I as well loved that song but my favorite of his was "Billion Dollar Babies"