You'd Never Think

This is for all the strong women who have gotten out of these horrible situations. Happy Mothers Day to you all!!!

You'd never think the woman
that laughed and smiled at work
would be the one hiding a painful secret
not necessary having to wear long sleeves
to cover up anything
but always having to laugh
to keep from crying

You'd never think a woman
as smart and courage's as she
would have to go through abuse
one time he physically hit her...
she broke a broom across his back,
then the verbal abuse sunk in...
she believed every word he called her,
she felt life had no meaning
but she had three kids to take care of

Nobody knew that we lived in a hotel,
nobody knew that me and my brothers were only allowed
one piece of chicken out of a pack of fourteen,
nobody knew... and it seemed like nobody cared

Someone cared... my grandma,
she helped my mom get through it
because she went through it herself...
she helped her realize that no man
is worth the stress he gave her


You'd never think a woman like her
would have to live through so much hell!
So don't underestimate a smile,
because they could be hiding
something underneath,
that's a lot more painful....

Author's Note

I think abuse is horrible and I commend every woman who stands up to it and walk away. You women and men are amazing. Happy Mothers Day. :)

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A powerful poem. Woman and children need safe houses. Today most are ran by churches and donations. USA government no money for the real wealth of American."The children." Your poem is common for people in every city. Big business own the USA. Need wiser leaders with goals of peace and to heal the wounds of the bad times. A excellent poem.
Coyote

[CagedBIRDsings]

I loved this poem. Women have to stand up and stay strong. Happy Mother's day!

[Sukriti Suki]

Inspiring write. abuse mental and physical should always be fought against. A good one.

[Ravyne Hawke]

Excellent empowering poem for women everywhere. I love this so much! Thanks for giving abused women a voice!

[∂αʌ<..]

a little masterpiece!

[ब्र&#..]

this is such a great, and powerful peace
alltid
-Meja

[Krystal Nicole]

So beautifully written. Great job!!!

[Lily Mae]

This is a wonderful tribute to all women and all Mothers:) Great write T~ xx

[Sweets]

This is wonderful!
No one actually knows what someone is thinking about =/
that's the good part, some people play it well !
Great work!