I walk the streets
My head held high
No tears today
I'm not going to cry
I'm starting over
A brand new life
I'll never again be
A battered wife
I know I can do it
I must be strong
Any way you look at it
Abuse is wrong
I will have battle scars
The rest of my life
But I'll never again be
A battered wife
Out of the darkness
Into the light
I know what I'm doing
Has to be right
No more hiding
Or living in strife
I'll never again be
A battered wife
My face bruised
My body sore
I stand up and shout
NO MORE
I refuse to live
Under the knife
I'll never again be
A battered wife
Where there's a will
There's a way
I know I can find it
I just have to pray
I won't allow anyone
To control my life
I'll never again be
A battered wife
You've always had
Power over me
The battle scars
Won't set me free
But I can move on
Build a new life
I'll never again be
A battered wife
My face bruised
My body sore
I stand up and shout
NO MORE
This poem says "Live learn and be liberated."
Salute to you Sis Linda and all others on the journey to loving life as it should be,
blessin's,
cynth'ya lewis reed
Well written piece. Being a battered wife is no life at all, I know I was one, until I took my children and moved out. It was no life for them, it was no life for me.
wow! my friend this could be a poster for the cause! A powerful write indeed...great message of strength for those in need. Your words and message loud and clear! Great write, enjoyed this much!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
Reviewed by Laura Mayer (Reader)
Reviewed on April 19, 2007
I applaud your for this write Linda. Powerful and moving.
Hugs, Laura
I remember this one. Relevant then, even more so now: no more. Continue to speak out against the horrors of domestic violence; continue to spread the message; continue to save lives with your moving lines.
Powerful! No women should ever have to live like this; it's time to stand up and say, "THAT'S ENOUGH!" then LEAVE. You may have saved a few lives today; thanks for sharing and caring! BRAVA!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <
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Love,
Eileen
Salute to you Sis Linda and all others on the journey to loving life as it should be,
blessin's,
cynth'ya lewis reed
Be safe,
Karen
SHOUT: NO MORE --From Our Lady Of Compassion...
Your True Friend,TRASK
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
Hugs, Laura
Love Tinka
Excellent expression in this poemization. "Battle Scars" is poetized
to reach out and warn. It is a beautiful composition despite its sadness.
In gratitude and admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Fee
Jibril
I remember this one. Relevant then, even more so now: no more. Continue to speak out against the horrors of domestic violence; continue to spread the message; continue to save lives with your moving lines.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Powerful! No women should ever have to live like this; it's time to stand up and say, "THAT'S ENOUGH!" then LEAVE. You may have saved a few lives today; thanks for sharing and caring! BRAVA!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <