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Will I Have The Courage Tomorrow? A Poem in Women's Eyes

Seems like it was yesterday
when I made that choice
of joining my life
to a partner with so much rejoice
been actually too long
to remember
things that i did on that
night of November
I married the man of my life
that's what mom told me
I gave my life to him
in yearly or monthly installments
but lately love has been dying
from time to time
my life has past me flying
night after night
day after day...
our only daughter is old enough
to stop any crying
she was actually the reason for me to stay quiet
and kept myself from leaving
This insane way of living
I wonder where went that sex appealing
have to confess that he abused me all along
either with words or tight fists
my love for him is actually gone, how wrong!
my respect for him took a flight
honestly I'd rather be alone
I always think of tomorrow
but without time I cry in my own sorrow
I think I will have to say....(deep breath)
I don't need to stay
with him like this anymore
I have learned to love myself
to tell him this is it!!!
I redeemed myself from our ill fated past
and also, want so bad to let it out
leave me the chuck alone! (louder)
what about this and that?
what the hell, no more WAITING doormat
anymore.
tomorrow will be the day
that I will end this pain
tomorrow will be the day
that I will tell him
won't ever wanna see you again!
tomorrow will be the day that I will break those chains
waiting for my daughter to grow was not in vain
tomorrow will cut my ties
free from him and ready to love myself again!
If you need help and a shelter call now!
TOLL FREE: 800-932-4632. TTY:800-533-2508. Fax: 717-671-5542. National Resourse Center s for domestic violence
Comments
I want to thank you for having the courage to write this poem and then publish it. It looks at a horrible reality of society and makes the reader stare at those words and feel the pain and sorrow. Truly hard hitting.
oh my Good!!!!??
horrible moment ...
I missed this when it was first published, I guess. Sorry. I can't imagine being in an abusive relationship. I feel bad for any woman who is in this situation.
Lord... how wonderfully surprised we are to hear such a heart-felt perspective of a woman from you!
Very powerful poetry indeed! A message of hope, faith and help to all those out there!
Wow.. I could never imagine that you could write with such power from a female's perspective. Well done and vital. I am going to link this to my "Dirty Dishes" if it is ok with you. Powerful!
Ooh...a woman in the White House....I think that would be marvelous. Truly.
Whoa...this is such a powerful piece. Direct and to the point and beautifully written.
Very powerful.So sad that there's so much domestic violence out there and that so much goes unreported. Thanks for putting this hub together to raise awareness. Both the poem and the video are very effective.
LDC - You did some nerve-hopping here.
Even if fear and pain drive them out of a situation like this, if they fail to recognize their own worth ... they'll end up right back in the pit, and often a deeper one.
It's a hard battle, to convince oneself of a new and positive thing, when the negative is so much easier to believe. But, with practice, prayer, determination, and hopefully people who care to cheer them on and lend their own courage and confidence to the cause ... it can happen and it's a beautiful thing when it does.
You might wonder how come a man can write about this with a touching feeling?
oh yes i am!! very well written and absolutely heartfelt and touching!!
What a profound piece! It is a warning call to all women in abusive situations. Great hub!
Touching piece here! I fully understand every word !
Thank you for sharing and using writing to be a teaching tool and inspiration to and for others. Loving Ourself certainly paves the way for most certain happiness!
wishingUwell
Mia
Awesome writing as usual. This could have been written about me, except I had two children. Great resources, too.
Domestic violence is never condoned, but many of us forget that this applies to men also. Physical scars can be seen, but what abut the emotional ones that are kept quietly under cover? ~The world would be a much nicer place if we all debated with our mouth and not our fists.
I am speechless on this one. What I can say is, perfectly written! The words are real and true. :)
Awesome!!! So many women put up with abuse until their children are grown...
Your poem speaks to the heart of many women. It's a sad reality.
Terri
Your poem touches home. I have known too many women, as an Advocate against DV, that have been the victims of abuse. Continue to share your words in hopes it speaks to someone.
Poems like yours make me recommit myself to helping women find a better way. Thanks for sharing!
"I HAVE LEARNT TO LOVE MYSELF" - Just the most important thing in any relationships - to continue to be happy even on one's own. What an uplifting hub, Lord :) Beautiful!
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