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It was a miserable existence,
     that of a battered wife
It was a never ending cycle
     of a hurt-filled violent life

She always walked on eggshells,
     avoided direct eye contact
Did nothing that would get him balled-fist riled up
She always spoke in a timid voice,
     deferred on every household decision
Never did complain when the sex was too rough

Ofttimes it wasn't even her
     that would get his pot boiling
Get him steamed and hopping mad
It could be the telly news,
the neighbor's cat
Or the photo of his mum and dad

It was a daily chore,
     washing away the pain
that was mixed in with the bloodstains

It was a daily chore,
     rinsing away the tears
that was mixed in with the whiskey and beers

And each night before turning out the light,
     she has to take her daily dose of verbal abuse
Then tiredly arise with swollen, sullen eyes  — 
     rehearse to neighbors another recycled excuse

And for a few hours she gets to enjoy
     a quiet space that is blissfully sweet
Escape in daydreams before she faces
     the daily grind of wash, rinse, repeat


This is one of my never-commented-on poems. 
It deals with a disturbing issue, domestic violence.
Originally posted on 10-7-2016
— Romantic Warrior

Copyright © Freddie Robinson Jr. | Year Posted 2020

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James Inman Date: 8/26/2020 5:27:00 PM Freddie, a disturbing, but well written poem. Login to Reply

James Edward Lee Sr. Date: 8/17/2020 1:59:00 PM Most formiable a reality saddy trues. A man that abuses a woman noa man he's slightly below an animal.. I have a cure for a man that hits woman, place him in a room with a professional female(s) boxer and may the best human (woman) winthen forgive him!! Brillant write Write on Bro. Freddie Login to Reply

Robert Lindley Date: 8/17/2020 5:49:00 AM Avery important poem, so well composed on a very important issue. I suspect that is why it got no replies back then. Too many here seem to want only feel good candy type poetry. Serious poetry and on point message poetry is too oft shunned. Sad that is, I go. Afav, God bless.. Login to Reply

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/16/2020 3:33:00 PM Can't understand the 'no-comment' back in 2016... This is poignantly penned, and sadly all-too-real... Just read that one of the coaches under consideration for the Chicago Bulls new coach (my hometown team) is Adrian Griffith. His wife has recently accused him of multiple incidents of violent abuse, all documented. You'd think the guy would be out of the running already. But NOOOO. Win at all cost rules the country and the world. Thanks, Freddie. Login to Reply

Vijay Pandit Date: 8/16/2020 8:35:00 AM This is a very powerful write, Freddie. Women face abuse from crazy men like the one you so eloquently describe. I vote your poem for poem of the day. Excellent write. Login to Reply

Heidi Sands Date: 8/16/2020 7:53:00 AM I am also surprised this didn't get comments before and I don't remember seeing it. But, it shows this harsh reality of what happens to people. You have written this so well. :) Login to Reply

Lawrence Sharp Date: 8/16/2020 6:42:00 AM Yes, never commented on (until Si and Jenish today) precisely, I suspect, because of its troubling nature. A brutal subject very bravely confronted, Mr Fred, well done. Login to Reply

Silent One Date: 8/16/2020 4:34:00 AM I am surprised your poem do not get comments, as you are one of the best word weavers on here.. Your poem covers a disturbing and sad reality of life... Written brilliantly as always.. Login to Reply

Jenish Somadas Date: 8/16/2020 2:30:00 AM And each night before turning out the light, she has to take her daily dose of verbal abuse.. Yes, surely a disturbing issue in some or many houses.. Nicely conveyed the emotions in well crafted lines.. Have a great day Freddie.. Login to Reply