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The Final Blow

The broom handle came down swift. Bruise bumps rising on my skin Without within. I screamed and cried with each blow 'Till I heard the handle crack. I don't remember what I did but anger flushed her contorted face and her weapon was the broom this time. I struggled to get the broom from her grip... She feigned to faint, I left her there on the floor. At nineteen, I would flee and that would be the last time she would ever get to beat on me. 9-3-16

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James Inman

Date: 9/15/2016 10:49:00 AM

Sad, I feel sorrow for the circumstance but we are who we are because of what we have experienced, both good and bad. Strong and, I imagine, difficult write Connie.

Carrie Richards

Date: 9/11/2016 12:08:00 PM

Just 'knowing' you via Soup these several years, Connie, to know of your bright attitude, kindness, and warmth....I can't imagine anyone ever finding the slightest cause to break your spirit in such a cruel and inhuman way. God Bless you for being a survivor, and making your life an example of courage. Hugs !!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 9/11/2016 5:28:00 PM

It was that time when kids were to be seen and not heard. Many had it worse Carrie. Thank you for your kind comments. They are much appreciated. Love, Connie ; )

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 9/8/2016 11:18:00 AM

Gosh hope this is just a write and not the truth. No person ever deserves to be hit in any way. Sad story. love phyl

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 9/8/2016 2:38:00 PM

Thank you Phyl. Soup mail.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/7/2016 10:35:00 AM

Thank you daver. Soup mail.

Daver Austin

Date: 9/7/2016 10:13:00 AM

A burst of freedom. This is explosive, Connie. Is it factual? Love, Dave

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 9/7/2016 10:35:00 AM

Thank you Daver. Soup mail.; )

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/7/2016 9:33:00 AM

One of the horrible things we endure in life...hopefully not true...but the truth always surfaces...great write my friend...stay strong if it is...god bless...^WW^

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 9/7/2016 11:05:00 AM

Thanks a lot WW. I have a wonderful family and am very happy now. Blessings, Connie: )

Jan Allison

Date: 9/7/2016 2:20:00 AM

this is so sad so chilling - no one knows what really goes on behind closed doors Connie:-( hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 9/7/2016 11:07:00 AM

Very True. I feel we all have certain lessons to learn in our lives and that is the reason we are here. Blessings, Connie. : )

Michael Ainsley

Date: 9/6/2016 9:35:00 PM

Bravo!Good for you.You turned out a lovey loving Lady Connie. Came by to say hello. Thalia.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 9/7/2016 11:08:00 AM

Thank you much Thalia. So nice to see you. Blessings, Connie : )

Caycay Jennings

Date: 9/6/2016 7:43:00 PM

I'm speechless. While I love the drama and how it is vividly, emotionally expressed, I am horrified to think it may not be fiction. If real, I'll console myself knowing it is part of the journal that led to you, being you. I want to hug you! This write is going to sit with me tonight ... CayCay (did you get Soup mail from me?)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 9/7/2016 11:10:00 AM

I will go answerit CayCay. Thanks, Connie : )

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/6/2016 4:30:00 AM

I hope this is fiction, Connie:) sounds sadly real..

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 9/7/2016 11:24:00 AM

My family was dysfunctional, but we learn what we are here for. That is how I look at it. : )

Manmath Dalei

Date: 9/6/2016 12:18:00 AM

Hi Connie, Nice poem .It may or may not be a real story, but this is happening. Thank u very much for keeping me in ur mind.........//:) hugs

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 9/7/2016 11:26:00 AM

You are most welcome Manmath. So nice to hear from you. Thank you, Blessings, Connie : )

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/4/2016 5:47:00 PM

wow, Connie. This feels very real and I bet it happened to you from things you have told me about your past. Good for you, for standing up and leaving. GREAT expression of your emotions in free verse form.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 9/7/2016 11:27:00 AM

Thank you Andrea. Poetry is cathartic and is freeing.hugs, Connie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/4/2016 5:47:00 PM

awesome title too.

Paul Callus

Date: 9/4/2016 5:15:00 PM

Oh how awful! who knows how long the abuse had been going on! At least the courage was found to stand up to her violent ways. Very well expressed, Connie #7 Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 9/7/2016 11:28:00 AM

Thank you very much Paul. Blessings, Connie : )

Kim Merryman

Date: 9/4/2016 11:33:00 AM

Connie, I sure hope this is fiction. Pain and desperation come through loud and clear. A great write about a terrible event. Blessings!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 9/7/2016 11:30:00 AM

Thank you very much Kim. Soup mail : )

Eve Roper

Date: 9/4/2016 10:16:00 AM

:'( Connie, Wow! I don't know what to say. Very real imagery I was 15 when my mother corned me in the bathroom and did this same thing. Hugs

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 9/7/2016 11:37:00 AM

I can relate Eve. I bet you treat your children much differently. Thank you. Blessings, Connie : )

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/4/2016 9:19:00 AM

This is a sad story. I can relate which is why I left home at an early age.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 9/7/2016 11:38:00 AM

So many had to leave home this way and it is sad. Thank you Richard. Blessings, Connie : )

Ralph Sergi

Date: 9/4/2016 8:13:00 AM

A great but poignant poem. I have known people in that circumstance. unfortunately ,the beat goes on.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 9/7/2016 11:40:00 AM

That is life Ralph. It is what you learn from life experiences it is important. Thank you very much Ralph. blessings Connie ; )

Daniel Turner

Date: 9/4/2016 7:52:00 AM

Hopefully just a poem! My old man used to grab the neatest object handy. It made me a very angry person for a lot of years. Very sad write Mrs Connie.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 9/7/2016 11:42:00 AM

Thank you very much Daniel. Soup mail : )

Probir Gupta

Date: 9/4/2016 6:52:00 AM

Nice ... Read with interest and pleasure ...