She

She looks at the bruise on her face
and the ones on her arms
that she tries to hide

She claims there from a fall
when she knows it's a lie
for she doesn't want anyone to know
the hell she's been going through

Fearing for her life
one day she gets up enough strength to
run and hide
praying he'll never find her

All the physical and mental abuse has taken it's toll
for it kept happening for far to long

She finds a place of safety and security
that begins to help her fight all her insecurities

As time has passed
she's becoming more secure and strong

Self defense she has learned
in order to protect herself

Now she is able to stand on her own
and not be afraid
For she has come a long way.