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Poet deVine
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Hurricane Alley

0 posted 1999-06-19 12:25 PM


With laughter and high hopes
married to the man of her dreams.
who could have ever known that he
would be the source of all her screams

After a year as a loving man
he slapped her across the face.
she never said a word because
of the humiliation and disgrace

A prominent man of wealth and fame
charitable and kind
but at home with her, he became,
a man with a twisted mind

He threw her from her chair one night
she landed against the wall
she remained - the woman in the corner
curled up, bleeding and very small

Year after year the abuse grew
her bruises she had to hide
withdrawing from society
she lost her faith and her pride

She saw herself in the corner
both in her body and her soul
and wondered at times if, she ever
had been a woman, proud and whole

Until one day she stood her ground
to resist his vicious rage
the beating then was worse for her
and lasted for what seemed an age

She grew sullen and quiet
as though she gave up the will to fight
it was after the last vicious beating
the police found her alone that night

Lazy rivers of blood on the wall
puddled quietly at her feet
the vacant pitiful death stare
on a face that once was sweet

The woman huddled there alone
bereft of a solitary mourner
she died alone, beaten again
…the woman in the corner.



[This message has been edited by Poet deVine (edited 06-19-99).]

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Alwye
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In the space between moments
1 posted 1999-06-19 12:39 PM


Very Powerful. I praise you.

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*Krista Knutson*

Poet deVine
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Hurricane Alley
2 posted 1999-06-19 05:14 AM


Thank you. It's gratifying to know that someone reads my poetry and likes it! Guess that's why we post here huh?
Wintersurfer
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3 posted 1999-06-19 02:04 PM


Wonderful...the ending took me completely by surprise. When she finally stood her ground, I expected her to arise trimphant against the enemy. Ah, but all stories do not have a happy ending. Too many years as an elementary school librarian.

Your ending was all too realistic. I am in awe of your talent.

Sally S.
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4 posted 1999-06-19 04:08 PM


Ms. deVine,
There has not been one poem I have read of yours that I did not like. This poem here, well....it's near the top of the list of poems that have stirred strong emotion in me. You're very talented.

Balladeer
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5 posted 1999-06-19 04:32 PM


DeVine one, it's realistic and compelling. A fitting end would be to have the man drawn and quartered, which is what men like that deserve. Thank you......
Fred Hobbs
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6 posted 1999-06-19 07:53 PM


Poet,

Another immaculately written poem but this one is about a very sad topic. Great poetic reporting of a tragic event.

fh

Wolfgang
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7 posted 1999-06-19 08:30 PM


I don't like this poem one little bit.
Unfortunantly it needs to be told and read over and over again til this insane violence stops.
It's a winner de Vine, great job!

JANNA
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arlington, tx usa
8 posted 1999-06-19 09:47 PM


Very tragic to say the least. the last couple of stanzas were extremely well written and compelling! I applaud you!
sea_of_okc
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since 1999-06-15
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Oklahoma City, OK, USA
9 posted 1999-06-19 10:31 PM


DANG! A powerful poem deVine. It made my blood boil.. I am sure we have all known this woman whether we realized it or not is another thing...
Lost Dreamer
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Somewhere near the Rainbow
10 posted 1999-07-27 09:17 PM


This more then deserved a boost back to the top. Your talent rings strong. :}
hoot_owl_rn
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11 posted 1999-07-28 08:34 AM


I cry as I read this one...too true your words and a powerful image they create. Not a pleasant topic, but a wonderful poem.

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"Nobody has measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold" ~Zelda Fitzgerald

Fofinha
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12 posted 1999-07-28 12:04 PM


This poem struck an inner cord... I suffered abuse at the hands of my ex- husband. He only hit me a few times. I would have rather been beaten repeatedly than what he put me through...
Your poem is very powerful... I hope it reaches many battered women far and wide, and touches their inner cord as well...

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It is a rare and special thing
to find a friend
who will remain a friend forever...

Elizabeth
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13 posted 1999-07-28 12:49 PM


Very, very powerful. Another fine one, PdV!
CSwtThng
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14 posted 1999-07-28 03:25 PM


This was truly moving. You created a picture in my mind. I loved it.
leelew
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highmount,ny,usa
15 posted 1999-07-28 05:42 PM


Powerful,moving,well done. No woman should have to endure this.I'm glad you presented it so well!
blueloon
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16 posted 1999-07-28 05:48 PM


Miss. DeVine, again you have allowed words to become a reality to the reader. You r words have hit home and for that I am grateful.
blueloon

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