The Abused Spouse

He gave her the look
Reminding her instantly 
that he was disgusting and bad
It no longer startled her

I am sorry she said 
This came out as a half whisper
His eyes narrowed
She began to tremble. 

Whatever happened now
She knew she deserved
His face and careful conditioning
Convinced her of that
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Bangalee Avatar
June 19, 2020 at 1:56 AM
good mind makes good family and quarrelsome mind makes scattered roof of home!!!
Krutsinger Avatar
June 19, 2020 at 8:26 PM
Yes it is true.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 18, 2020 at 6:34 PM
That’s truly what happens. No one deserves that!
Krutsinger Avatar
June 19, 2020 at 8:27 PM
They surely do not; they become conditioned and controlled slowly under the guise of being "loved".
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