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Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

0 posted 2002-03-19 09:25 PM

My face is bruised and battered
I've tried to hide my years of shame
But my scars are now too many
'tho you can't see my inner pain

I have suffered years of torment
In time I've lost all sense of pride
I used to hide behind a mask
But now these tears I cannot hide

You have hurt me once too often
I cannot live this kind of life
Why didn't you just get it over with
And cut my heart out with a knife

But you played your sordid games
Using me as your main pawn
You made me lose all reason for living
As I wished I had never been born

Those nights when I'd lie there waiting
And hear you stumbling through the door
Preparing myself for more misery
As you'd throw me viciously to the floor

I'd given you so many chances
To respect me as your wife
But you gave me more than one reason
To consider using this carving knife

Now I've made my biggest decision
I plan to leave you in this hole
You will never break my spirit
And time will heal my heart and soul

* * * *

This is written for all those who
suffer years of abuse in silence
and who lose all sense of worth at
the hands of cowards.

Suetang

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-03-19 09:31 PM

"Now I've made my biggest decision
I plan to leave you in this hole
You will never break my spirit
And time will heal my heart and soul"

(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Sue, this is soooooooo heartbreaking, sweet friend, yes, I echo these words with you to everyone affected with abuse out there, for I know as long as they love themselves and believe in themselves that they will find hope and joy through the tears in spite of the misery! (kiss on cheek) This I know because as a boy I used to be abused domestically every day by boys my own age and my dad would never help me clean my wounds and I almost wanted to not live any more because I was so terribly depressed, but now since I have known wonderful friends like you, I have proved that wrong and now love myself so much! God Bless You, sweet friend, this is so sad but wonderful, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

2 posted 2002-03-19 09:40 PM

Sue,
Excellent write. No surprise that this is very personal to me. I have no tolerance for those who can't manage their anger or take accountability! But frustration and heartbreak bear no solution. Awareness certainly...and constant support and encouragement. But it is almost always such a big secret that it is actually emboldened. It makes me way too sad...

Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy

strbbux
Member Elite

since 2001-12-19

Posts 3859

3 posted 2002-03-20 11:32 AM

Sue, I dont know how I missed this, it is beautiful. And so full of hope for the abused. floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

Soleil Noir
Senior Member

since 2001-12-19

Posts 688
USA

4 posted 2002-03-20 01:24 PM

It is never easy to watch those who suffer in silence, feeling they have no where to go. You spoke for a large majority of silent people. Thank you very much!

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

5 posted 2002-03-20 01:57 PM

Sue, I can take this one for me, a lifetime ago, I was there. It's good to be free. Thanks for speaking this.

Dulcinea
Senior Member

since 2001-07-22

Posts 774
IN

6 posted 2002-03-20 03:07 PM

Abuse, whether it is verbal, emotional, or physical, should never be endured by anyone. I agree, those who abuse are the worst sort of cowards...very powerful and poignant piece Sue! Bravo!

thepoeticplumber
Member

since 2001-05-15

Posts 185

7 posted 2002-03-24 10:14 PM

Dear Sue, That was so sadly true for so many. You did a commendable job of writing on this hurtful subject. Your friend always, Roger

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

8 posted 2002-03-24 10:19 PM

Good job, Sue...
Unfortunately...this is often the truth...
but you have given voice to these unsung and often unspoken women who have been tortured for more years than we can even remember.

Thanks for sharing it with us.

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

9 posted 2002-03-24 10:35 PM

Sue...I am proud of you...for being the voice
for so many others who are afraid to become
the voice....

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

10 posted 2002-03-25 12:42 PM

Enjoyed your words of strength and encouragement...James

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