The author of this poem - a true story - dedicates it to all those who have lost their lives due to domestic violence and also to all who are still at risk!
TEARS AND HEARTPAIN
Copyright 2000 The International Library of Poetry
Is tonight the night
His drunken stench
He reaches out
Onto the floor
I struggle under the pressure
He places his hands
Our eyes then do lock
Must try to breathe
Struggling more with my might
A handle I feel
As my eyes see black
My hand clenches tight
I hit him on his head
I crawled out from under
The air which I had lost
I must get away
To where do I go
I was lucky and was able to get away. But in so many cases it is a very difficult thing to do!
Love to All!
Copyright 2000 The International Library of Poetry
(This poem is reprinted with permission of the author)