Wake-Up Call

"The mouth that used to compliment me now curses me


The arms that used to hold now pushes me away


The hands that used to caress me now strikes me


The being that used to bring comfort now brings fear





What have I done to make you treat me this way?


Was it something I said, something I didn't do?


Please tell me. I can change!


What is it I need to do to make you happy?





You don't like her? Fine, I won't speak to her anymore.


But that's my family. Fine, when you are around your time is your time.


There's no other man. Only you. Honest, I'm telling the truth.


All I need is you in my life. I'll do whatever to let you know you are the one and only".





"Why would you do that? I can't believe you just hit me!


Sorry? Is that all you can say?


It won't ever happen again? You bet it won't happen again.


Flowers, candy, gifts... Ok, I believe you and forgive you.





Promise me that you won't do that again. Otherwise I'm leaving you.


You were under stress? Things aren't going right for you?


Yes, I understand


As long as you promise not to hit me again then I forgive you".




Why must you harm me the way you do?


Is this how you show me you love me?


I deserve better than this. This is not how love is supposed to be.


Hate me please because your love hurts too much."

I wrote this to shine the light on domestic violence. If a person (male or female) feel like the only way to communicate is to hit you or curse you, then that person is not worth your time.