Regina Mcintosh Poet Free verse

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Voices of War

Coal black eyes glinted
Rage surfacing
Seething, furious
He was like a hard stone
Without sympathy
Or empathy
His lack of compassion
Sent me reeling from him

Fire boiled in his touch
Clutching me roughly
Large hands tangled in tresses
Pulling away wisps, curls
Dark as the night
Fright colored me steely gray
Ashen from the dread
Of this man who I loved

Now on the floor
His boots kicking my limbs
My legs and my torso
As I tried to pretend I was no more
Hope struggled up in my throat
Promising he would stop
If only I could fake death
Falsify my demise

Finally, the ultimate shock
His lips puckered up 
But this was no kiss for me
This was spittle all over my face
Bearing the resemblance of shame
That claimed my racing heart
At last the degradation was finished
I was mortified in my finish

Leaving me there on the floor
Aware that I had been chastened
For the love I felt
When I first met this man
With his chocolate eyes and dark skin
Inherited from his Apache ancestry
Now I knew that his eyes
Could reveal his dark soul, his cold heart

Yet, he could be so loving
Like a light in the darkness
Where he sometimes appeared from
And I could be so forgiving
Until the realization set in for me
Fear was stronger than my hope
Soon I would be giving up
As the filth and disgrace wore away my caring

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Ann Peck October 10, 2021 at 4:02 PM Dear Gina, You seem such a happy person to have survived this treatment. I'm so sorry you experienced it, and so glad you escaped. Bless you and take good care. Ann

Christuraj Alex October 9, 2021 at 10:14 PM Beautiful narration and great poesy. Congratulations!

Brian Sambourne October 9, 2021 at 12:48 PM Dear Gina, what a heart rendering write. How you endured such abuse and yet still glow today is nothing short of remarkable. So powerfully written + deserving of much recognition. Be well. Take good care of yourself. Sincerely, Brian

Sotto Poet October 9, 2021 at 10:07 AM Gina, you have done an excellent job and deserve to be congratulated on your contest victory with your inspiring poem.

Jenna Logan October 9, 2021 at 9:15 AM Well done and congrats on your placement, Gina.

Edward Ibeh October 9, 2021 at 8:50 AM Congratulations on your win in my contest with this excellent write, Regina:-) Peace and love.

L Milton Hankins September 9, 2021 at 9:29 AM Regina, you have brought an important concern to your readers' minds, one that should never be forgotten or erased. It is so important that this message get out there and be read, especially by young women who are wondering whether or not their lover is a monster. If they are wondering, he is! Regina Mcintosh September 9, 2021 at 5:17 PM Thank you Milton.. honestly, I wasn't an angel. We were both young and dumb really... He had the worst temper though :) I came through ok and am way happier today. I'm blessed by the Lord. Thank you so much. God bless you with love, Gina

Kim Rodrigues September 9, 2021 at 8:51 AM Poignant and important write. I pray your wrapped up in God’s glorious love and light, cared for in every way possible. This memory will one day be sent straight to hell, the nightmare over. So glad you shared this true imagery for others to hopefully find a way out and a healing in your courageous words. Love you, sweet daughter of the King! Regina Mcintosh September 9, 2021 at 5:15 PM This was so very long ago, Kim, that it nearly feels like it was a different person and in a way, it was. Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers. God bless you and sending you love, Gina