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Battered and Bruised (for Larry's friend)
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Battered and Bruised (for Larry's friend) |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
You wear your marks of black and blue Your legacy of pain A garment not meant for you Ill fitting, full of shame You hate this defeat filled life You long for so much more Who asks to be a battered wife? How far it seems to the door How did this man gain control? What happened to self- esteem? He owns your body, he rapes your soul You’re smothered just like your screams Bruises slowly fading to yellow Remind you, you’re still alive Casting off that garment of pain Putting on the will to survive Seeking shelter and knowledge Fighting to take back your life Your soul slowly restores itself No longer the battered wife. Cheryl McClellan8/27/01 |
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Dulcinea Senior Member
since 2001-07-22
Posts 774IN |
Very well done! The flow even delivered the right "punch"...Bravo! I hope Larry and his friend both appreciate this effort! It is excellent! |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
This is so nice Poet, I also hate these situations and I would never stand for it. I suppose the women are truly afraid. This was nice. floria Floria |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Beautifully said, Cheryl. No woman should ever be abused or battered. Period! Seek relief! Quickly!  ((Cheryl)) -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Cheryl, I have goose bumps just reading this. I just can't imagine the horror of this experience. It makes me so angry. Thank you so much for posting this for my friend. Thank you, thank you.  Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
Cheryl, Well-said lines about a trauma that happens all too much. I think that every woman who escapes this type of situation makes the world a better place for her courage to save and restore her life. Your poem carries a great message. Shenachie |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big hugggssssss) Oh Cheryl, this too makes me so angry when husbands can be so cruel and treat wives with such disrespect and hatred, I too despise of these actions and my heart cries out to all women affected by this trauma! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, my heart goes out to Larry's friend and so many others hurt by this, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Cheryl, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Oh I can't even stand this thought, and whats worse is it is not even just the beatings that hurt, sometimes it is the words. Thanks for posting this special piece for Larry. Hugs. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Thank you all for reading and replying. I'm sorry I did not have internet access today so I couldn't respond sooner. Larry, I'm glad you found this and I hope you'll share it with your friend. She deserves so much better. The problem is, most battered women don't think they are deserving of anything. Cheryl |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
What a sad thing. I could wish that this were a fantasy, and someone's true situation. Sigh. Nan |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thoughtfully and beautifully written, Cheryl....I hope Larry shows it to his friend.  ~hugs~copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
How sad that some people have to go through this from day to day. My prayers will be with Larry's friend. A very powerful poem, Cheryl.  sky |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
What a sensitive and caring poem for a friend. Abuse, in any shape or form, is an intolerable affront to humanity. Anything you can do to help someone out of this tragic situation is commendable. Thanks for sharing this. I have been at the receiving end of an abusive fist before, and do not intend to ever let that happen again. |
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