Violence Has a Voice
When I hear your voice,
Warmth spreads through me
When I see you before me
A smile breaks across my face
That was the beginning of us
But now, it is only a memory
When I hear your voice,
My stomach ties up in knots
When I see your anger,
My heart beat quickens
When I see your fists clenched,
I shake and quiver
Watching your fist raise in the air,
I freeze, rooted to the ground
Upon impact of skin touching skin,
Within, a throb, a searing pain
Impact upon impact
I cannot escape
Except in my mind
I go somewhere safe
A place with no time
A place with no light
A place with no pain
A place with no fear
Time passes by
How long I do not know
Mustering courage
I open one eye
I am alone
You are gone
I cannot move
I cannot speak
I cannot bear
The pain anymore
Gathering strength
Up, up I stand
On my own
In a distant land
Alone and broken
You have won
Deep inside
Mutiny begins
Gathering myself
To face the day
Decisions are made
Bags are packed
Ready to leave
A tortured life
I’m ready to live
A better day
Beth100
Copyright 2009
For more information on related abuse topics, click on the following:
- Ottawa, Canada Area Resources: PsychLinks.ca
- How to Escape an Abusive Relationship.
Have you seen red flags? -- Do know someone that is being abused? Are you being abused? Abuse is about CONTROL - verbally, physically, sexually, emotionally, financially, spiritually... Find out more... - Getting out of an abusive relationship
Although many abusive relationships are between lovers or spouses, there are other types as well. In my case, it was with my parent. Leaving a parent or parents is not an easy task. When you are 18, you can...
For more information on non-violent communication, click on the following:http://www.cnvc.org/
- The Center for Nonviolent Communication
- Nonviolent Communication: Effective Communication Skills and Communication Training
Nonviolent Communication develops your communication training and conflict resolution skills through proven effective books and workbooks. - How to Practice Nonviolent Communication - wikiHow
wikiHow article about How to Practice Nonviolent Communication.
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