The Crash (Poem)A Poem by Jacob CliffordThe glass leaves his grasp, shattering
across the kitchen floor; the wife freezes, teeth squeezing thin
lips; The young boy drops his jaw, bruised eyes darting
to the door; The husband sighs, pushes back his
chair, his hands on hips.
With familiar motions, the man removes
his belt. The woman buries her face in scarred
hands; The boy's hands cover his face, hiding yesterday's welt; The husband closes the distance,
conjuring plans.
His belt whips forward, the crack like
lightning. The boy's cries ring out, piercing the
night. Crack! Crack! Crack! for eternity the blows
keep heightening. Waves of defeat roll off the boy, mingling with his fright. © 2017 Jacob CliffordAuthor's Note
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35 Reviews Added on February 24, 2016 Last Updated on June 6, 2017 Tags: Child Abuse, belting, violence AuthorJacob CliffordMNAboutThank you, my Cafe family, for all that you have done for me. This has been a wonderful period of my life. If any of you ever want to reach me, feel free to send me an email at [email protected]... more..Writing
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