Domestically Unbalanced

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By yorkshirewriter

Two black eyes and a broken nose

When you came round mine today

You said after you left the pub last night

You were attacked in the alleyway.

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You said three men attacked you,

That you never saw it coming

They punched and kicked you to the ground

And you had no chance of running.

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Something in your eyes was wrong

I knew your story wasn't true.

But what are you supposed to say

When your best mate lies to you.

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Two weeks back it was the same thing

But the story was less violent,

After another evening beating

Had been delivered with less intent.

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I didn't question then, likewise

I didn't this time either

Instead I hoped you'd tell the truth

Not trying to be the great deceiver.

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For hours I had heard you,

Sigh and wheeze in pain

When you said the one who did this

I knew by face and name.

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You see the thing is mate...I

I didn't get jumped you said,

I arrived home last night safely

I was beaten up by our lass instead.

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I walked into the front room

She just sat there in silence

I went to sit beside her

And then started the violence.

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I never hit her, I swear to you

And I didn't provoke her either,

You should know it's not the first time

But I swear this time I'm gonna leave her.

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I have to see a specialist

Ruptured is my eye they think

They say I could go blind in that eye

I'm in agony when I blink.

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Rolling trouser legs up to show me

And taking his shirt off too

He revealed bite marks and bruises

I still cannot believe any human could do

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He'd been bitten on his arms and legs

His back and thighs and chest were blue

His face was scabbing after being scratched

The fresh blood on his face was new.

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I have never seen him look so bad

Pale and weak and helpless,

Looking at the ground feeling the shame

Beaten abused and lifeless.

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Copyright © 2007 Matthew P. Nicholson




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MOmmagus profile image

MOmmagus  says:
10 days ago

Another truly depressing, yet fabulous poem!!!!!

yorkshirewriter profile image

yorkshirewriter  says:
9 days ago

Thanks for the kind words. Yeah it was awful when it all happened, but I am delighted to say my friend is no longer with her. He has recovered from the traumatic experience and is enjoying life again.

Matt

MOmmagus profile image

MOmmagus  says:
9 days ago

That's good to hear that your friend moved away from that bad situation. Life is too short to spend with an abusive mate. Hope your having a wonderful day!

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