Yep-she thought she was up against it
Never forgiven for sins
That she didn’t commit
Walking that broken road
Stoned, Icy Cold, Alone
Peeling her face off the pavement
His fist crushing her like cement
Cornered in the last round
Her body relenting for another pound
Cries for help never making a sound
She offered herself over to the battle
Her breath nothing but a rattle
Then words of comfort that began as a hum
Gave way to the beating of a drum
The rage of her warriors too strong to ignore
Help and Healing oozing from every pore
She learned to stand tall
Protect herself from another brawl
Now she knew there was no need to crawl
Moving forward in joy and delight
She is one fetching lovely sight
Taking on the world with all her might
I am dedicating this post to victims of abuse. There is a way out. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Special thanks once again to Kellie Elmore for the inspiration!
Building A Life Of Hope 
A very powerful poem. I must head over to FWF – I did last night, but I used last week’s prompt.
Many thanks my friend. The image brought up memories for me but in a way that I could use them in a positive and creative manner. Go forth to FWF! I look forward to your response to the prompt! 🙂
I would like to reblog this. 🙂
Oh wow! Sure! Thank you very much. I am always happy to share my writing-especially if it can help others.
Reblogged this on To See What I See and commented:
A moving poem I wanted to share.
Powerful is a good word to describe this. There is nothing like finding out you have the strength to change your life after others have made It seem impossible. Nice work!
It helps when you surround yourself with others who tell you and show you it is possible. They help you discover your own inner resources. Thanks for reading as always and glad came back this week to FWF!
🙂 very true
I love what you have written. Your words shown that a beaten woman may once again stand tall and proud.
Thank you! Often the thinnest thread of hope is our greatest strength.
A wonderful poem that will inspire and help many. Well done. Overcoming physical abuse is extremely difficult. Your story lights the way for others.
One becomes used to living in fear and isolation-one of the common denominators in this kind of relationship. This makes it hard to leave since victims come to believe that they have nowhere to turn.
It is my sincere wish that the poem will help others. 🙂
I felt every word. It made my stomach hurt. Well done and great advice.
I hope my poem can give voice to the voiceless. Transformation to wholeness is a long process and at times beyond painful. But well worth the journey to a new life.
I appreciate your support. 🙂
Great interpretation. More power to you. 🙂
AAH! Many thanks. Those words were inside my head for a long time and Kellie’s image brought them out.
PS: Thanks for the follow too! 🙂
You’re welcome. 🙂
What a masterful piece!
Charlene! So nice to hear from you! Thank you! Thank you!
Bravo!!! I am so pleased with this piece. It’s so very moving as I have known this girl before. Love the empowerment you evoke here. Thank you!
You know, it is so serendipitous your image…. I had this flashback last week of a time when I almost gave up. Sitting alone in the darkness thinking my battles were for naught. Stuck on pause. Then I just lit a candle, got on my yoga mat and prayed. THAT image gave birth to the piece, no doubt and yours drove me there! 🙂
You put a voice behind what so many experience and your transition of hope and empowerment are critical. Well done.
I appreciate the positive feedback. Thank you! 🙂
Can´t hit the like button in these stupid internet caffe´s computers, so…..LIKED. Very good poem, poetry and good poetry for me when I read it is my way of doing yoga. Sounds strange prbably but it makes me feel calm. So thank you for posting this poem and thank you for reading my crazy blog.
Sure!