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The Woman in the Corner |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
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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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Very Powerful. I praise you. ------------------ *Krista Knutson* |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Thank you. It's gratifying to know that someone reads my poetry and likes it! Guess that's why we post here huh? |
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Wintersurfer Junior Member
since 1999-06-14
Posts 16 |
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. |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
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. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
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...... |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
Poet, Another immaculately written poem but this one is about a very sad topic. Great poetic reporting of a tragic event. fh |
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Wolfgang Member
since 1999-05-24
Posts 124Hamilton, Ont. Canada |
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! |
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JANNA Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 51arlington, tx usa |
Very tragic to say the least. the last couple of stanzas were extremely well written and compelling! I applaud you! |
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sea_of_okc Senior Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 568Oklahoma City, OK, USA |
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... |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
This more then deserved a boost back to the top. Your talent rings strong. :} |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
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. ------------------ "Nobody has measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold" ~Zelda Fitzgerald |
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Fofinha New Member
since 1999-07-18
Posts 8Clifton, CO, USA |
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... ------------------ It is a rare and special thing to find a friend who will remain a friend forever... |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Very, very powerful. Another fine one, PdV! |
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CSwtThng Member
since 1999-07-28
Posts 124 |
This was truly moving. You created a picture in my mind. I loved it. |
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leelew Member
since 1999-07-10
Posts 89highmount,ny,usa |
Powerful,moving,well done. No woman should have to endure this.I'm glad you presented it so well! |
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blueloon Member
since 1999-07-07
Posts 161NY |
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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