Great abuse poem Linda. l&p G

you always write such intensely real poetic commentaries on abuse ...
excellent!

Never a nice subject, and to be honest I have never understood what pleasure people get in inflicting pain on others. Heartfelt write Linda

Your title got me in……a very well written poem…albeit heartbreaking.
Verse like this MUST be read.

Ty, Dani

You have described the feelings of an abused wife so well. Wonderful write indeed.

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wILLIAM

It is just so hard to wrap my brain around the idea that people treat each other this way.
Like our people who abuse the prisoners in Iraq, we don't want to know who these people are, because it could be us.
Most of us don't beat one another with fists, but how often did a cold word have to be cold? How much did it hurt?
Maybe a lot.
Thank you Linda...for being one of those rare people who absoluely makes the world a better place.
You do!
John

Gripping and powerful expression, Linda. Thank you. Love and peace to you. Regis

Linda....powerful write from you my friend...cheers...love n luck...BHUWAN

"What would happen
If I didn't go in
Took back my courage
To live again"

That says it all. Nice write.

(((linda)))

nobody knows, unless they've been there, or unless we speak up and end this madness--powerful, heartwrenching write with message that needs to be shouted from the rooftops!

(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :(

Heartbreaking! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears <

A gripping realistic look at awaits far too many women, Linda. You speak for them very well. And I truly do hope many of them can find - another place to go.

Oh Linda you said it all Lady!!

Lets smile together...even just for today okay!!

Warm love Tinka

This is so sad, friend...I am really touched and felt the pain and anguish on this page...It is a shame for those coward men...could I relate---cowardice makes(drives) man cruel...and you have correctly pointed it...

HEARTWRENCHING poem, Linda...stay well...

Love n Hugs,
Debashish

I am glad you are a voice to those who are unable to give a voice to themselves... Thank you for this...
God Bless
Michelle~

Greetings Poet.

It takes me a few minutes to compose myself after reading your heart wrenching writes. (But unfortunately it is necessary that you do it, and you do it very well too!). Far too often anyone who is abused that doesn’t or cannot seek out professional help is only prolonging the needless suffering. In today’s society, it is very easy to pick a telephone, and have the police, or the courts become involved, or just go to a neighbor’s home. (After all the police are supposed to be here to serve and protect all of us). Yes, there is always the risk of invading ones privacy, and the possibility of the children, if they are abused being removed away from the abuser. (That’s a whole other issue to deal with). Yet, without proper documentation to support the allegation, the long-term detrimental effects on the people involved, will continue to manifest until someone is either beaten so bad, or worse… I do not understand why our government will not sacrifice just one B-2 Bomber, and create the necessary funding that will fill in the gap, which in the long-term will save everyone, including whatever so-called government agencies from becoming over burden with cases, or the already backlog clogging the courts today. I can only hope and pray that this shameful, unacceptable behavior is totally eliminated in our lifetime. I guess I rambled on enough yet, although I know it isn’t enough, I just wish it would all just STOP!!! Thank you for sharing your heart with the rest of us Poet. Keep The Faith.

My Deepest Gratitude, Respect And Admiration.

Thomas Lanechanger

Cowardly men won't harm another man, but will beat their wives to death.
Confusing to me.
Well written my friend..

Abuse and the pain hidden from view we think but sooner or later while someone will stop and offer the heeling hand. No one should have to live in abuse.
thand sharing and hopefully this will help one who is suffering the pain
Tommy

An excellent write capturing a very painful and sad subject, Poet! Too many women live like this either out of fear or lack of knowledge of help that is available. I used to do volunteer work at a local women's shelter, and I know that a lot of people didn't (or still don't) know that it existed! ...that's also partially due to the delicate nature of the shelter and the secrecy that is involved, so that these women (and often their children) are not found by their abusers! ...There is help available, and more women need to seek it!
Thanks for sharing this! God Bless you!

Cynthia Castle

supreme write Linda, you state a sad truth so well in this fine piece.
Allen

Words of truth for those who has endured and survived this monstrous life. Extremely well written. Thank you for sharing it with us.

~Rose~

A pain far too many understand and continue to live in. Soulful and well penned Sweet Lady.

Linda, there can be no doubt to the meaning of your words here. You make them completely clear in a beautiful poetic manner. You have
a gift to write in this sad, hurting genre like no one else at AD. Your words are awlays truthfull and make deep lacerations in the hearts of the ones who are going through this now or who have gone through it. For us who haven't, we can understand and show smpathy and love for thos who have. You have all my love and admiration. I always feel this way when I read your masterpieces of poetry. Hug
your friend Bill

A sad but true write that so many women live with. Not fair, get a restraining order from the police dept.

This particular pain has always been close to my heart, for many reasons. you sum it up so well, linda

Excellent_

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