A Red Flag Flying High

(for my daughters)(has to do with mental abuse)

I wanted so much more for you

 

than I had for myself

 

I wanted your dreams to come true

 

I was beaten, battered and abused

 

always so sad and blue

 

I wanted so much more for you

 

than I had for myself

 

I wanted your dreams to come true

 

you might not be beaten in the same way as me

 

you might not be battered in the same way as me

 

but what I see with my eyes in your life is abuse, just the same

 

there is no other name for it, and I abhor it

 

the more you do for him, the more he takes advantage

 

the more you do for him, the more he disrespects you

 

the more you do for him, he does nothing for you

 

there's a red flag flying high which you don't want to see

 

it's called mental anguish, mental abuse, and there is simply no excuse

 

I wanted so much more for you

 

than I had for myself

 

I wanted your dreams to come true

 

I was beaten, battered and abused

 

always so sad and blue

 

I wanted so much more for you

 

if you let it go on

 

it will only get worse

 

 

Reviews

[Wicahpi]

And I hope she gets the message before it's too late!
Isn't it funny how we ignore our own red flags, but can
recognize them when they fly around those we love (even a
perfect stranger). It's a vicious cycle; that's no lie.
Well done Deb.

[Dave "Doc" Rogers]

Challenging subject. The structure worked well. The theme and the story carried through the piece. And you did a nice little reflection of the opening as the closing. Overall I would say this was pretty good work.

Cheers!
Doc.