I Thank God For The Freedom Of Abuse.

 

I wasn’t in the Marines the Navy or the Army But times I lived like a soldier you see I had a guard at my door had to jump at his command I wore his wedding band I was kept in a room with out a key No visitors could visit me I had a time limit on the phone I felt like I was living in an army camp instead of my home I had to sneak late at night With a flashlight Under my covers so he couldn’t see I would then write my poetry I had to get up before the chicken to fix him something to eat Then helped him with his bath washed his feet I had to hide my pain and aches And if I made a mistake I would get punished maybe get a burn on my arm I had to learn to be strong I had to take the welts on my leg As he trended to tie me in a garbage bag He could kill me he’d say And he’d never have to pay His knife his stick his baseball bat to Comes to mind of things he would do He shot me I almost died Like a soldier who no one hears as they cried I now go though P.T.S.D. You see As times I felt like a soldier fighting for others to get free As I hid the things I had to do For my children without them what would I do? And now today as we celebrate Independence Day to be free I thank God for the Freedom he has now given me.

 

Reviews

[Emily Elizabeth]

I'm so glad that you're free now. A very emotional poem, with haunting imagery. You truly are a soldier, and a survivor. *Hugs*

[Lewis Findley]

THAT YOU HAVE SIS! GOOD TO SEE YOU OVER HAERE! "LADY G!"

[youngwriter222]

I am very grateful that you got your freedom, nobody should be able to hurt you like that.
I loved the way you expressed your emotions like being a soilder.
Great poem

[imm's place]

We are all very thankful that you have your freedom. We are so blessed to still have you here and sharing and helping others to know that freedom may be possible. your courage is awe inspiring, huge hugs mary