This piece is a bit on the dark side, inspired by domestic abuse and my reading a post by another on this topic. Please if you know anyone going through this awful situation, do anything you can to offer a glimmer of hope.
Promised Forever
Promised forever, til death do us part,
Precious children, bestowed upon their care,
Difficulties there, all right from the start,
Illness progress, with no one could she share.
Quietly stealing, a thief in the night,
Ravaging, raping, her body and soul,
Stealing for himself, her God given right,
Year after year, all this taking its toll.
Hands clasp tight on her throat, stopping her breath,
Screams interrupted, the young child would hear,
Her, him, you two, me... tonight will be death,
Silver glimmers in light,,, the end is near.
Promised forever, til death do us part,
Illness progressing, all right from the start.
Petrina Lesko
December 2010
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16 comments:
Petrina,
Brilliant piece. Yes, an illness is always there as a threat. Your poems have always been a pleasure to read.
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Powerful Post! Such an awful problem. SC is very high in this area.
J
It's important not to forget this problem. I worked with many women who suffered. Some got out but others were too afraid to leave.
Nice, though sad poem.
*sigh* Perhaps if it were more often spoken out, fear would have less hold and secrecy wouldn't rule so grimly. Thank you.
Heartbreaking poem and I applaud you for posting this one. cheers
*Tears*...thank you so much
Bravo!
Thank you for sharing this powerful post.
cheers
such a heavy and difficult topic to write about but you've done well
I really liked the irony of the phrase "til death do us part." Chilling.
One of the nightmares of our society.DV!Still so painful that the till death do us part promise became one's nightmare.
Powerful write.Stabs the heart.
This is courageous and necessary. Thank you for this effort.
Dark, sad, but brilliant! Great choice of words!
Thanks for commenting on my blog. I came over to check you out. I really like your writing. this piece is is very moving. If you don't mind, I'm going to tag along. thanks!
Patrick Tillett, Extremely Overdue
this is such a touching piece ... beautifully written
Very powerful and sad. An illness, "right from the start." Yes. Thank you for sharing this.
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