A Beaten Perfection

by Renee   Aug 26, 2005


Do you get some kind of confidence,
from painting on that face?
Cherry lipstick to match your purse,
silk sweaters to cover disgrace.

You wear your godly hair down,
to turn the bruise into a shadow
The pearl necklace compliments,
but doesn't compensate the frown.

That choking Dolce & Gabana perfume,
masks the faint smell of brew
you walk with a definite grace,
but that doesn't hide the drunken punches thrown at you.

You slave your 9-5, and a little overtime,
to run-away from his slurred lies
But you always come back, seen through his blurred vision
with a monthly paycheck that pays for the beer in his kitchen.

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  • 18 years ago

    by Amanda Bee

    Nice poem, Renee. I liked the way you portrayed an abused woman here as beaten perfection. Covering bruises, drunken punches. Superb!

  • 18 years ago

    by Natalie84

    Wow...this really surprised me. You just described the life of SO MANY women. LAME a-ss women but in all fairness WOMEN.It seems to have been written so effortlessly as it flows beautifully....excellent write miss nay...

  • 18 years ago

    by Foresaken_Tears

    Wow, I love it, it's honest and open and true for so many people. I admire your touch and hope your gift continues to grow. Take care hunni,
    xXxForesakenxXx

  • 18 years ago

    by Not Bulletproof

    This IS AMAZING. I had not suspected that with how you started this poem. It's all perfectly worded and it flows BRILLIANTLY and it's so magnificent. I love how you describe everything that you're describing, you can get a really good picture of the woman. :-). Great write Renee, I hope this isn't true for someone you know. Take care hun. Love you!! xoxox

    Love always,
    Mortie.xxxx

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