Tormentor

I used to fear you.

I used to cringe.

I used to cry.

All because of you.

 

Because of you...

I whithered at a touch.

Because of you...

I wouldnt sleep at night.

 

Ive decided now...

That its time to fight.

I will not cry

I will not cringe.

I will have my tormentor (Thats you) slain.

Reviews

[A. V. Madison]

I love this, It really hits home. Great, magificent write. Thank you for sharing.

[Craig2591]

What I like about this is that you could be speaking metaphorically. While it seems like you are talking to an abuser, you could also be talking to depression, cancer, a phobia, alcohol, etc...

[Deandra Dawn]

Very well done.

[Wendy Seames Garner]

That last line it a bit upsetting, but I can see how someone could be pushed into this as a last resort. I would pray that it never had to go that far.

[Alex Vidmar]

this is great. dark and lovely at the same time. well done.

[Legion]

Whoa, that is dark. Especially that last line with the (Thats you) bit. Definitely a finger pointer in that one. You got to read "Blood of the Scarecrow" then. You will relate. Kudos.

[SuicidePact.]

you captured the subject so well!

[Marie]

Good. A strong and vibrant poem. I would leave the italicized phrase out of the last line; reads better without it.

[Tabitha t]

Made up. I tried to put myself in a situation where I was being abused and to see it how they would

[John Jackson (El Juero)]

That last line is, well, a bit unsettling. The flow of this is smooth, telling an all too real story of abusive relationships.