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Battle Scars
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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

Linda Hill 2004
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 Reviews of "Battle Scars"
Reviewed by Lark Pogue
Reviewed on December 14, 2014
This is my favorite. So strong!

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on April 21, 2007
Having been there this is an anthem for the battered wife. Exceptional write Linda!Thank you for sharing!

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by Cynth'ya Reed
Reviewed on April 20, 2007
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

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on April 19, 2007
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.

Be safe,
Karen

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on April 19, 2007
4-19-07

SHOUT: NO MORE --From Our Lady Of Compassion...

Your True Friend,TRASK

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on April 19, 2007
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

Reviewed by Stan Grimes (Reader)
Reviewed on April 19, 2007
Powerful write, Linda. Excellent.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on April 19, 2007
I remember this one.....thanks for sharing again!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed on April 19, 2007

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

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on April 19, 2007
Strong write with a powerful message of encouragement for all who are being hurt to take hope and know their are people out there who do care.

Fee

Reviewed by Larry Lounsbury
Reviewed on April 19, 2007
Love yourself, for love is unconditional in all aspects of its form.Enjoyed the message.

Reviewed by LadyJtalks LadyJzTalkZone (Reader)
Reviewed on April 19, 2007
WEll, done, a keeper for sure. Very empowering write. Lady J

Reviewed by Jibril Mohamed
Reviewed on April 19, 2007
Aclear NO TO Abuse! Everyone has the right to enjoy life and live happily. Thank you for being so courageous.

Jibril

Reviewed on April 19, 2007
Linda,

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.

Reviewed on April 19, 2007
Linda~

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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