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If Ever You Loved

If ever you loved…

You would see the hurt behind my eyes,
your heart would soften at the sound of my cries
If ever I knew love, I would know it doesn't have to hurt;
that I should not always your temper have to avert

With an enemy's force your affection is shown;
with a battered innocence I remain for the unknown
If ever you loved, before you a treasure you would see
If ever I knew love, I’d know that it wasn’t each time you hit me

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Eileen Manassian Date: 7/26/2025 6:55:00 AM Oh this cuts deep... so very deep, FJ. My heart goes out to all who suffer this kind of abuse. I've missed you. I'm only now struggling to get back to posting regularly. I've had an awful time. Let's both try to reconnect. Sending you love.
Bill Baker Date: 7/23/2025 6:28:00 PM Meaningful poetry, FJ. It is sad so many women know only abuse as love. Bill
Mystic Rose Rose Date: 7/22/2025 2:44:00 PM Oh Flo, this is heart breaking, no one should ever take that kind of abuse, love isn't hitting, its saving !! Saving and caring and taking care of and protecting. Wish more women knew that .
Joseph May Date: 7/22/2025 11:10:00 AM Hello Flo, good to hear from you, Your poem tells a story of the abuse that so many women suffer., and who are seeking to be free from their abuser Thanks for sharing
Paul Bell Date: 7/21/2025 12:34:00 PM Funny how they love you, after they hit you, and it will never happen again. Sadly, it happens again, and again.
White Wolf Date: 6/2/2025 7:30:00 PM OOoh, this is a signature poem of yours. Loved every word. <3
Pace Ink-U-Script Date: 5/8/2025 1:22:00 PM The raw emotions expressed here is incredible…I’ve always been a fan!!!
Terry Miller Date: 3/18/2025 3:01:00 AM Powerful stuff, brave writing, congratulations
Ink Empress Date: 3/17/2025 9:57:00 PM Dear FJ, this poem hits so strong and is soul stirring, and it is as if i hear and feel the voice of a grieving soul that is healing from abuse, youv done that in such a soft and delicate manner, giving your poem an evocative touch to it! I felt it as i read " if onlys" but i thought as i read, its better late than never altho havinv to find out the hard way isnt easy, when emotions are involved! Your poem is beautiful and soul stirring! I felt it so deeply! Thank you for joining! Congratulations on your win! Appreciate your support
Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/17/2025 2:09:00 PM Excellent verse here . I really like how you expressed the theme of abuse.
Jan Allison Date: 3/17/2025 12:03:00 PM such raw emotions behind the lines Flo - no person should have to endure such abuse.many congrats on your win. hugs jan xx
Gordon Mcconnell Date: 3/15/2025 4:22:00 AM Excellently penned FJ, with good rhyme and flow with nice imagery too. Blessings,Gordon
Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 3/5/2025 5:13:00 AM Dear FJ, Wow, your poem is raw, powerful, and deeply moving. I felt the pain and longing written into your words cut straight to the heart. What a brave, poignant piece that speaks volumes. Thank you for sharing such deep emotions! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel.
Charlotte Puddifoot Date: 3/5/2025 3:39:00 AM how nice to see you at my page, and back posting again! this is a good entry for the contest - many of us have experience of this, sadly
Oliver Mckeithan Date: 3/4/2025 6:40:00 PM Powerful poem. It takes courage to write a poem like this. I know the feeling as I grew up in a violent home. Well written for a very difficult topic.
Frederic Parker Date: 3/4/2025 4:03:00 PM Something I saw my father do to my mother, until my older brother, who was 10 years older than me, grabbed my dad and told him he would kill him if he ever did it again
Paul Callus Date: 3/4/2025 1:34:00 PM I am touched by this poem which, unfortunately, touches on a subject that many, mostly women, have to endure. How can a person show love by being abusive!! Love & Abuse are poles apart. A pity that not all find the strength to exit the relationship. ~ Best regards dear friend Flo // paul
Lin Lane Date: 3/4/2025 1:20:00 PM Spousal abuse is one of the most tragic. You did an excellent job of portraying it in your lines, Flo.

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