"Checked out"

Inspired by comments by Neil Aranda -- thank you

                   
                    There are some places
                    you can check in ...
   

It wasn't a ring
that bound me,
nor a signatory stain.

It should have been love.
instead,
it was lies and lust
coated in pain.

a labyrinth of rooms,
doors to confound me
opening into my sane.

It was only dining
on the beast
that I was able to
break the chain.



                    but many,
                    never check out  

Author's Note

Everywhere, people are attempting to flee abusive relationships.
Some never check out. Thanks to Neil Aranda for inspiring me
to make the connection to one of my favourite lyrics of all time.

Reviews

[Bright Ocean Star]

KL, you bring such powerful memories and images forth, elicit emotion beyond our comfort zone....Great writing. Abusers need to check themselves out to go get help. Help is available, if they'd just put their egos away long enough to realize there are better, kinder, gentler ways of functioning in society.

The innocent and vulnerable need to be protected and strengthened to withstand the beast and 'check out', themselves...but often they are just too weak and too beaten down and downtrodden to even ask for help. Great write, my friend. I'm so happy you pulled yourself out of that sad relationship..

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for your very thoughtful review.

[Richard Layne]

Hello my new friend! This is the second piece i've read of yours and both involved eating what otherwise you wouldn't consider for dinner. First the dragon and now the beast! ha ha I love it though. Once you "eat" something you are certainly putting an end to it aren't you? The details and specifics of it are messy even horrible, but you finish the meal, wipe your mouth, get up from the table, and move on with your life. Well done KL!

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

[Rob Santana]

Don't fear a coward. That's exactly what a person is who hits on a woman, a coward. That coward is more afraid of the female leaving him all alone. LADIES!!!! DO NOT FEAR A COWARD!!!!!!!! Good work KL.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for your passion and support.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

one of my friends has been in this type of relationship for so many years...she keeps talking about getting out...but refuses to actually dine with the beast...she gives a list of excuses.

and if only she would make the move...there might be room for dessert and actual love.

[Lyn Anderson]

If it might help feel free to share my poems or stories.

[Rene Salinas]

I like the fact that events come to you KL and you take them in some revel in oblivious and when a collegue in arms says something you go Hmmm let me do the KL thing on this. This writing a quasi warning as truly if you see the signs of any abuse towards you is time for change. Any attempt to fall asleep to this warning may be costly it doesn't matter in which realm of life that maybe. The dining on the beat part KL made me laught not sure if because I got a little nervous or becuase my tendency to playwright everything I saw you sitting down enjoying his inner bits.

A lot of creativity pured into this writing.

Thankyou

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you I love your reviews.

[Fran Marie]

your so right some just never check out of these abusive relationships ...their attempts are in vain to leave ...perfect song to match your write...well done!!

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for your review. I am happy this piece resonates.

[MomzillaNC]

Wow! I think this might be my favorite of yours. Really excellent write.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you, I appreciate that very much.

[MomzillaNC]

You're very welcome.

[Leigh]

We sing Hotel California at work as we know we are cursed and never able to leave, the words you just cant kill the beast sum it well. Good write

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for reading and reviewing.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

As I read this Hotel California came into my mind. My favourite band oif all time! So you really painted it well. It is a little deeper than normal for you?

[Lyn Anderson]

A little deeper? No. A little less straight forward, yes. I do have a lot of those too. You forget I have about 860 pieces up.:)