Broken Promises

Domestic abuse is never okay, you are worth more than you believe.

I promise it's the last time I hurt you,

I promise it's the last time I swear.

I promise it's the last time I hurt you,

I can still show you that I care.

I only do these things for love

I promise I'll be true

but my love comes at a price

Now tell me, what it's worth to you.

I see you cry and feel your pain

The tears are streaming down your face

I can't feel bad for you though

You have to know your place.

I put hands on you to show my love

I know what you must feel

I hurt you just so you know

Our love is really real.

His words stung me to my soul

binding me with fear.

Leaving me without hope;

I was trapped and that was clear.

I promise they don't love you

I promise they don't care.

I promise they will hurt you

Your family isn't there.

No you cannot call them

No you cannot write

No you cannot see them

I'll keep you out of sight.

Pain is what you know

Pain is what you deserve

You know you cannot leave me

I promise you haven't got the nerve.

I tried to leave and fade into the night.

Creep, tiptoe, and slip out of sight.

Out of the room, down the hall,

through the door, I'd be free once and for all.

I saw the door to my exit.

A few more steps and I'd be free.

When suddenly I felt a hand

and fear came rushing over me.

A sharp pain stabbed into my ribs

as I hit the floor

My eyes were blurry, freedom was fading.

I could not see the door.

His anger flooded over me,

drenching me in hate.

My ears were ringing, the blood was warm

I was ready to accept my fate.

"I promise I still love you" 

is what he said to me.

With one final kick, I was released

Freedom never felt so free.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

This sort of bloke is nothing but a control freak. I can't begin to imagine the fear that occurs living with a brute who resorts to this type of behaviour.Your poem speaks for all those people suffering domestic abuse. Hard hitting read.

Chris

[Cherry]

Thank you for taking the time to read Chris, and I appreciate the review. Unfortunately, there are people like this(both men and women), but hopefully one day we can change that.

[Daz]

Eloquent poem with depth and a strong message. I also love the way it rhymed. It's really a great write and a topic that's very real.

[Cherry]

Thank you for reading and taking the time to review. Every voice counts and too often freedom comes way too late.