The angry welt across my cheek
Is turning purple from pink
He didn’t mean to hurt me
He loves me:
My subservient self.
The beast in him was unleashed
When I forgot myself and said ‘no’
“No” is not what he likes to hear.
He will in a while apply
Salve on my bruise
Shed copious tears
Bury his head in my lap
And beg forgiveness.
I will forgive like I always do
He is very fragile you see
I am his saviour
His beacon
Can’t let him dwell in darkness
So I forget his transgresses
And gloss over his violent streak
But of late my body has been
Turning purple too often.
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Pink turning purple while building the fragile him.. amazingly poignant lines.. 👍🏼🙂👒👌🏼😘💕
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Thanks Debika. ❤️
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😇😘💕🤗
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I love your poem because it describes so well the terror one feels as an abused person.
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Thank you so much. I know a close friend who was in living in this hell for years. It is so traumatic.
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Yes, it is. As a retired therapist, I saw many women who were traumatized by abuse. It’s unspeakable, but you were able to put it into words.
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Then of course you know how bad it can be. Thank you once again.
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Sigh. 🤦🏼♂️
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Heartrending and it describes my own experience EXACTLY
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Oh my god Lorraine! I hope you were able to walk away well in time. Hugs dear.
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powerful
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Thank you.
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Punam, I’ve had friends and family members that I love and care for in this terrifying scenario. This is a very important topic that so many people can’t understand why the victim stays. It’s complicated, they internalize it blaming themselves for what’s happening, or they stay to protect their children. But most of all they know when it’s the safest to get out. Thank you again for sharing it from the victim’s perspective. ❤️
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Yes, victims often find it difficult to convince themselves to come out of such abusive relationships. It can be horrifying. I know a victim so could share her perspective.
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Thank you for sharing, it’s definitely an important topic.😊❤️
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A sad reality for many in this world. Was having a discussion about this very topic with colleagues a few days ago. Well-penned!!
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It surely is. And sometimes you just stand on the sidelines watching the victim.
Thank you so much.
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My heart breaks with each story of abuse I read or hear about. Two of my colleagues were once in such relationships, though, thankfully, they are no longer in them. You are welcome.
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It is very heartbreaking. We don’t talk about these issues at all here, which makes it all the more difficult for the victim to walk away.
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Some places are still very backward when it comes to abuse of any kind. I hope it changes soon and that more people are able to walk away from those abusive relationships.
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Changes, large scale changes are required.
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Yes, indeed.
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very compelling!
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Thank you so much.
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Pain for you; pleasure for me. Interesting!! 🙂
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Definition of toxic relationships.
Thank you.
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I don’t know if I should feel empathy towards the person in the poem, or should applaud the courage of the same, or just read the beautiful lines all over again and again. So many different emotions aroused in the same poem, I actually got confused of my emotions…such beautiful art of writing you have!! Hats off… Have an amazing day!!
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Thank you so much for your words. As a poet(if I can call myself that) it is so fulfilling to arouse so many emotions in a reader.
You too have a good day Ritwik.
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If you don’t call yourself poet, I wonder who will then🙄🙄. You too..keep up the wonderful beautiful work…
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So sweet of you to say that! 😊
Thank you.
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My pleasure!!
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Very well spoken…I don’t know what to say beyond that. God bless.
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Thank you so much. Your few words have said a lot. ☺️
God bless you too.
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Don’t even know what to say except that heart is saddened for you.
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Thank you so much for your kind words. But this is not about me. It is based on a friend’s toxic relationship.
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