T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet Poet Ballad

"the Gun"

It started one very quiet night.
The kids in bed tucked in tight.
I heard a door slam from a car.
He was home from the bar.
Falling down drunk as he came in.
I knew right then I was going to
              commit a sin.
He started cussing the kids and
        calling them names.
Right then I knew I wasn't playing
                  his games.
Then he looked at me with a evil eye.
He said "hey wife tonight you die".
The day began oh so nice.
I pick up the gun and never thought
                  twice.
I never thought about what I'ld done.
Killed my husband with his own gun.
                    Teresa Skyles       3/24/10
was wrote about a woman who couldn't take anymore abuse.

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Kevin Semeniuk March 28, 2010 at 9:58 AM niice write!..this is a thoughtful dedication to a woman and mother's suffering!..

Carol Sunshine Brown March 27, 2010 at 2:22 PM Thank you for sharing your poetry today Teresa. It was a very enjoyable poem. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carol