Ben
Excellent job on showing the feelings of a battered women. Even though she has been abused she still feels like she is in love with the man.

Does she treat you as well
and take care of you?
Does she know you beat me
till I was black and blue?

This stanza really is so heartfelt.
Great job!
Love Cindy

Amazing how you can write through the eyes of a battered woman....awesome!
The whole piece is excellent...but this verse captures the essence of the shame and loneliness associated with being a battered woman I think:

Shrouded in my veil of shame
as I walk all alone
Even though I have the house
It's no longer my home.

Well done....Debbie 5/5

Amazing.