Sue Mason Poet Narrative

The Restraining Order

"Well, how ya doin?" he asked
placing his foot inside the door.
His face became a sneer
as he recognized her fear
that only strengthened his resolve.
"What are you doing here?" she said
leaning her body against her side of the door.
She couldn't smile, didn't want to frown
as terror coated her tongue.
"Well, I come to see you, dahlin." he cooed
leaning lazily against the outside jamb.
"Dontcha think we could talk awhile .... "
"No!" she screamed.  "No, no go away." she sobbed
pushing at the door.
Suddenly, he moved.  The door slammed shut.
Inside she stood trembling.
He shrugged, turned and walked away smiling
having accomplished his mission
in their escalating war.
Slowly he drove away to a liquor store
and after putting a  bottle in his car,
walked leisurely down the street to a gun shop.
In his gait was a little hop.

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      ~~~  Dedicated to all the men, women and children
               who have lost their lives in domestic disputes   ~~~~~

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James Marshall Goff March 20, 2009 at 11:28 AM achingly accurate, excellent write, Sue, best, Jim

L'Nass Shango March 14, 2009 at 4:27 PM Cultcha ... blowout as we say in Jamaica, militantly poetic, graphic imageries, truth naked as a bed, one of my favorites - keep on telling it.

Jay Loveless March 14, 2009 at 10:34 AM Powerful. Makes me want to read a poem I wrote called "self defense, or she dies." Nice job.

Gregory Golden March 7, 2009 at 8:13 PM A superbly written poem, regarding domestic violence. We all need some serious therapy, because the world is full of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde s personalities. Still, we all need to pray and ask God for wisdom. What the world needs now is love...sweet love. We need loving parents, as role models. Today, relationships are too complicated with all the fast-pace, entertainment world. Well done! Keep sharing.

Tyesha Ehigiator March 7, 2009 at 8:09 PM Truthful reality here in the world today..You painted the pictures most of us may have seen or heard about..Very creative write by outstanding imagery..So sad that many have lost their lives to this abuse..I pray that anyone who is dealing with this, will take the steps needed to get out before it's to late. God Bless you and thanks for sharing this~ Exceptional piece-Tyesha

Lucinda Bulger March 7, 2009 at 6:40 PM Amen to that... I have lived it and survived! but not without cost of course... many emotional scars for me and my children, it is soooooooooo friggin' sad, really. You really got me with you vivid imagery that was more of a novel typed writing truthfully, I sure would buy the book! EXCELLENT WORK! Lucinda