Scars of a Battered Woman

Scars
By Sandi Hoot

When Life’s moments have such demand When you are afraid and so struggling to stand When the walls are cold and the lines of mine enemies are long I will arise from my brokenness to sing the Lord's song When the world makes you feel that you are all alone When pain is so deep that you feel it in your bones When your happiness is nothing but a gloomy frown I’ll stand here scarred, knowing the Lord has my crown Everyone turned on me spreading their lies, Someone who once loved me, he wished me to die The blow of his hands like a rock to my face scratching his eyes so that I could get away His words chatting things so horrid and un graced Love gushed out my heart left so bitter so dry a battered woman I was just ready to die His loved pronounced as a curse, Made me feel I wasn’t much worth And though I’ve walked through the pit of hell I will rise above my enemies like Clear water from a well When my soul is broken and my life put to shame I will call out to Jesus For there’s power in his name
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Nance Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 8:19 AM
This has strength an determination in a situation that had a powerful drain, very well done Sandi.
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April 18, 2016 at 6:52 PM
Impressive write.... Sandi.... Enjoyed..Linda
Hoot Avatar
April 18, 2016 at 8:24 PM
Thank you so much.
Walker Avatar
April 18, 2016 at 6:20 PM
Sandi, your poem is quite profound and sends a message from someone who has gone through the war of abuse. Our Lord, Jesus Christ is our protector.
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April 18, 2016 at 8:26 PM
Sonia, yes I survived a very hostile relationship. But by the Grace of God I'm in a better place. Thank you, Sandi
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