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The Nightmares At 1 Am

I wake up shaking.
I can't sleep you won't let me.
Your always invading my dreams.
Seems like it's always at 1 AM.
The dreams are always the same.
It ends with me walking away.
I had to I got so scared.
I was tired.
I was so very tired of the abuse,
Of your words and,
The imaginary slap of my face.
When you raised your hand,
I yelled "Stop."
I saw the anger in your eyes.
Your raised hand.
I will never forget it.
It was unforgivable.
I told you Don't ever raise a hand to me.
You broke your promise.
I don't regret leaving but that,
Doesn't stop the nightmares at 1AM.
After everything we've been through,
I still miss you, 
But I can never forgive you.

Copyright © Shirley Hudson | Year Posted 2022

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Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 8/19/2022 3:37:00 PM Hello Shilrley, wise to leave that person. That person is not good for anyone. No woman wants to be treated that way. A pesson like that needs help. Hugs Darlene Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 8/20/2022 10:48:00 AM Hello Shirley,Your welcome my friend. Nor can I understand their reason why they stay. It could be that they do not know any better. They do not have the courage to leave. Then they have nowhere to go. Hugs. I am glad you do not have regrets. Hugs. Shirley Hudson Date: 8/20/2022 2:50:00 AM Thank you my friend. I can't understand why people who get abused stay with the person.....I just never understood that but the real courage is truly walking away. The one decision I don't ever regret.

L Milton Hankins Date: 8/19/2022 3:30:00 PM Thanks for sharing this, Shirley. And...whatever you do, move on. Do NOT go back. I know it is difficult, but move foreward, not backward. I always told young couples, if he gets so angry he beats the steering wheel, someday he may do that to your face, so consider this before you commit. Login to Reply Shirley Hudson Date: 8/20/2022 3:12:00 AM Oh no I would never go back no matter what. I had the courage to walk away. Only one person ever put a hand on me then I swore no one would ever do that ever again. Thank you for your kind comments.