Stealing Fate

by HOLLY ARMER   Mar 8, 2006


Dare I speak for my tongue is bruised
feeling lonely and confused
His hand has graced my cheek again
time stands still for me my friend

Damn her for her useless voice
Once again I have no choice
She brought this all upon herself
claiming that I should get some help

Losing my hair one strand maybe more
I've lost count, I can't keep score
Many times I wanted to fight back
thoughts that just brought more powerful attacks

But it's her that has driven me to drink
just one more sip so I can think
Still not enough to quench this need
I'm downing shots at rapid speed

Hoping the blackouts will visit him soon
crying inside, fearing my doom
Movement I hear he's coming this way
his fist meets my stomach, damn he will pay

Catching the look within her eyes
the shame is there, she can't disguise
Hitting her once but craving much more
I won't be satisfied til she's on the floor

His cold wet hand has me by the throat
wishing upon stars he'll trip on his coat
The grip is tight gasping for air
fading into darkness and despair

Grabbing her roughly by the neck
I'll teach her obedience and respect
Watch her struggle for a minute or two
then tighten my grip as she turns blue

This was just a scenario played out with rage
Trapping beauty in a violent cage
It's a daily occurence, there's rarely an escape
for domestic violence steals many a fate

*Collaboration poem written with Sunny for a poetry club challenge. Our topic was abusive men.

0


Did You Like This Poem?

Latest Comments

  • 18 years ago

    by LonelyNightsHurt

    It was awesome...i love th srt of poems where one stanza is ons side nd th nxt is frm anthr side nd so on..good one

  • Incredible. it's great because it shows the emtions and thoughts of both people. It takes talent to do that.

  • 18 years ago

    by Katie

    I like this poem, since it really has happened to some people...

  • 18 years ago

    by Gary Jurechka

    Wow-the emotion and message of this poem is amazing!It is filled with violence and rage and so, so sad.Abuse/domestic violence is such a tragedy and it is conveyed so excellently in this poem.The poem flows so smooth and one is so caught up in the message and emotion that the rhyme while there, is such a smooth part of the flow it blends in perfectly, not drawing attention but enhancing the message and emotion in a more subtle aspect.This is a powerful poem and a strong statement.Excellent.

  • 18 years ago

    by Knoxy

    Hey, you guyz did a good job, it really captured how one would feel and everything, keep it up and take care..hope u guyz did well for the challenge
    ~Luv Alwayz Knoxy