Bathroom Floor

On average, 2 women a week are killed by a current or former male partner.

he leaves her on the bathroom floor

with bloody rag of lip and jaw

when he returns with an intoxicated arm

he uses it to conduct more harm

once on the bed she begs for demise

as he routinely accuses her of lies

she gets ripped and gnawed and cold and dirty

I have no choice but let him hurt me

Author's Note

I wanted to write a realistic piece on the beautiful women who have to endure abuse and sexual violence.

Reviews

[blaqpearl]

thank you for sharing.... its a sad reality

[Alex]

Thanks for reviewing, glad you got the message of the poem :)

[Coyote Poetry]

A very sad poem. I have known woman who accepted violence. It always got worst till they had to depart the bad place. The poem is written with a realistic view. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Alex]

Thank you, yes domestic violence is all around us. It is truly terrible for victims of abuse living their lives in fear so thank you for getting the message of the poem.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome. Parent must teach their daughters. Don't accept abuse.

[Alex]

Perhaps parents should teach their sons that they should never abuse women instead.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree. I taught my daughter defense and my son to respect their sisters.

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very sharp very sad very short. it make me cold. it s very good writing. descripe pain and no choice. this story so many people. good job. keep also writing

[Alex]

Thank you, yes that was my intention- I'm glad that you could feel the poem!

[Rob Santana]

Very sad but it is reality.

[Alex]

Yes it's really sad :( thanks for commenting!