"Remaining Echoes"

I am an advocate for battered women and having a sister that lived through this, I would love to see it never happen again. Kathie

  "Remaining Echoes"

 

Screams echoing off

    of the walls.

Weeping sounds

    from down the halls.

Empty house...

    full of yesterday;

before love left and

    pain chose to stay.

New painted rooms

   cover the pain.

Where ghosts of death

   and blood remain.

One walks inside

   and wonders why?

Life turned to death,

   with no last good-bye.

Now children that stood

   watching these sights.

Wonder why mommy...

   won't be home tonight?

            Valentine

Reviews

[Cassie]

This is such a sad poem my friend especially the last line. Women battery should be condemned everywhere, men are strong, why do thy hit women and our bodies are not made to withstand physical pain like that, yes we can somehow cope with emotional pain and get strong by it, but physical nahh...
Men are supposed to love and care of us women not the other way around. I too condemn women battery and men who do this should be taken to a land infested with safari ants so that they can crawl up their organs and and and...i think this is so little punishment though. so sorry about your sister and sorry for the late review

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right dear friend. Somethings we shall never understand.
"Where ghosts of death
and blood remain.
One walks inside
and wonders why?"
The above lines. Deep cuts into our skin leaving us bleeding forever. Thank you for sharing the powerful poetry.
Coyote

[Valentine]

John, we all just need to treat each other with respect. Kathie

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Kathie. Would be a better world if we led with concern, kindness and love.

[Lorry]

Poignant and reflective words, that sadly won't be reflected on those that would get the most good from reading, the perpetrators. But maybe one lost voice will hear the words and they will resonate within, spurring them into action, before it is too late for them. Beautifully captured.

[Valentine]

Nemo, sadly most abusers do not change. Kathie

[Ted Kniffen]

It is a terrible thing to witness or even hear about. Physical or psychological brutality has no place in our society. Good write, Kathie.

[Valentine]

Thank you Ted, but still it happens. Kathie

[Wesley Dingler]

And it's a good cause you're preaching. I myself was raised by a single battered mother and she turned out being the best and strongest woman I ever knew. Thanks so much for reaching.

[Valentine]

Wesley, not preaching just fighting a cause for those who can't seem to fight for themselves. Kathie

[Wesley Dingler]

Perhaps, that was the wrong word for it. Either way, I'm behind the message you're delivering all the way. And please keep up the great work.

[Wesley Dingler]

Wow! That's so sad, but such a perfect rhyme scheme. You broke my heart, what's left of it. Excellent job.

[Valentine]

Wesley, it is people like your mom and you when you were younger that we were working to protect. May God bless you. Kathie

[Wesley Dingler]

Fair enough. All praise goes to your talent and time-taken.

[Ashwin Shanker]

Is this a poem with a horror theme? It would fit the bill perfcetly, especially the visuals I got when I read this piece.

[Valentine]

Ashan, if you mean husbands or boyfriends beating up their mates or girlfriends, then yes, that is what this is about. What could be more horrible than being beat to death by your mate? Kathie

[Wesley Dingler]

Right, I was just thinking if you are one of us growing up that way, yes it is a horror piece. But no, not horror themed.

[Valentine]

Ashan, no I was not raised in that kind of a home. I had a great mom and dad also there were 9 of us children. My older sister lived through this type of abuse. Kathie

[wordman]

many people have asked this question,profound write kathie

[Valentine]

Ron, too many women and children are battered. A few men yes, but generally they are stronger and the provider of the household and some feel they have to stay and take it. Some do not make it though. Kathie

[wordman]

and i have known a couple,they just wont leave