BRAVELY

BRAVELY

I am scared to show how I feel

Because you so easily turn away

The fighting, hitting, yelling

Happens almost every day

I don't know how my day will go

Until I see your mood

We used to be fine in public

But now you're always rude

You no longer try to hide it

Whereas all I feel is shame

This isn't how love's supposed to be

You treat it as a game

The ball caps and sunglasses

Only hide the marks so much

I never getaway fast enough

From your wicked touch

Friends no longer come around

My family doesn't care

I have to keep my head down now

Because people always stare

I barely go out anymore

Can't stand the pity in their eyes

You're not the man that I once loved

Now I can only despise

You decide to take us to a bar

I order an Angel drink

The server nods their head one time

And gives me a slow blink

So many cops surround the bar

And now you're in handcuffs

I bravely took a stand against you

For I'd ultimately had enough

I finally managed to cut ties

And was able to escape

Now I am forever free of you

With a life I will reshape

*Everyone deserves relationships free from domestic violence. When you're ready, please call 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788*

Poetry Written By:
Eryn Dunbar
Copyright 10.26.2024