POEM: "WOMAN OF ABUSE"

Woman of Abuse

Woman, O woman, oh why can't you see?
That the man you're with has taken your dignity.
He's cursed you and slapped you and left you bruised,
You've been emotionally scarred and physically abused. 

 

You need to know, woman, that this isn't right;
No way should you suffer or endure such a plight!
You were created by God; you are His fragile flower,
Not meant to be controlled by a man's abusive power.

 

God loves you; He's given you all authority,
He has made ways available to set you free.
If you would just rise up and in confidence stand,
You'll find Him there extending His hand.

 

Woman, O woman, please listen to me!
You have what it takes to be all you can be!
Simply step out in faith and shake yourself loose,
From that man's shackles and chains of abuse!

 

 ©2008 Michelle Antoinette James

Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

Wow! This poem is fantastic--both in the masterful way it is written and its undeniable truth. I must say that I don't understand men who beat and abuse women. If I was that upset, I'd just leave.

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

A exellent poem with a strong message. As a survivor that made it out I would like to thank you for posting this poem, it may help others to leave their situations and see it for what it really is. No one should be abused. Thank you for sharing. Debileah

[Charles D. Moorer]

Strong message. I think this poem might have been better written in free verse instead of the rhyme scheme you selected. One of the primary jobs of the poet is to determine what format is most appropriate for a/the message. By selecting an AA BB rhyme scheme, you take a very sad situation and make it sound like a nursery rhyme, a child's song.