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They Don't Deserve It Pt 1

They Don't Deserve It Pt. 1 By Louis Barnes
(Theme: Domestic Violence
What's up world? There is something we need to discuss. It doesn't just affect me; it affects all of us. Why do so many women have to be abused by their significant other? Why do so many women die due to the hands of their lover? Tell me why you belittle her, threaten her and put her down? Come home drunk, bad day at work and knock her to the ground. So, you the "man,' because you ball your fist up and black her eye? What, you get a kick out of seeing her scared, shaking as you make her cry? If she talks back to you, you punch her in her mouth, bust, and swell her lip. I guess beating your woman makes you cool. I'm telling you, it ain't hip. If y`all don't know by now, I'm talking about domestic violence, See, it's serious. Time to talk about it and stop moving in silence. Shouldn't no woman have a partner that makes her fear for her life. Why would you put a gun to her head, or come at her with a knife? Approximately 51,100 women die due to their man One woman is killed every ten minutes, time to take a stand. I'm writing this. because it's time to spread the word, On this subiect, I'm trying to reach someone and be heard, Now to you so called big men, but cowards is what I call you. You quick to hit a woman. When a man steps to you, what do you do? Drop your head, turn, walk away, and tuck your tail. Guys like you are sickening. ou deserve to burn in hell. Tell me what you get out of causing pain with all that abuse. See hitting your woman, you don't win. In the end, you actually lose. You think it's cool having your woman live in fear. You're supposed to be her protector, but she feels fear when you come near. Ladies, when he hits you, it's not your fault. You're not to blame. You don't need a man to disrespect you or call you out of your name. You're more than someone to beat on. You're not his punching bag. Y`all are special and precious. Not to be treated like an old dirty rag.

Copyright © Louis Barnes | Year Posted 2025

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Date: 7/27/2026 7:16:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

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