Slave of Love

she is stuck in an abusive relationship, she cant leave as she claims she is still in love

He slaps her around

until her cheeks are red,

blows and kicks

she loves him still,

all his frustrations

on her he lays,

she cries and weeps

but holds on still,

the mark of her tears

like tattoos on her face,

they tell her to leave

but she loves him still,

what a shame

he loves her he claims,

but his actions are lame

herself she blames.

Author's Note

you have the power to walk out of an abusive relationship

Reviews

[Nicole Philipa K.]

One may have the power to leave, but as the poem portrays, love sometimes binds one to whoever is abusing them. Sometimes, it is fear under the guise of love that makes it difficult for one to garner the courage to leave. Fear of loneliness, fear of slander from the surrounding people, fear of being followed by the abuser, fear of loving another again. It's difficult, but we do have the power. It just has to be summoned with great strength.

A very true, realistic poem. One that can be related to. A good piece.

N. K