So tired from work, I open the door
Just like a million times before
All I want is to rest and sit down
But she starts in with another round
No hug , no kiss, no welcome mat
Fussing and fighting is where it's at.

I've given her all my love and care
When she needed me I was there
When did she turn so cold and mean
The likes of her I have never seen
She has hit me time and again
I try to keep my anger held in

I have told no one, who would understand 
I'm supposed to be strong, I'm a man
The pain is raw inside of me
There's scars on my heart no one can see
Do I leave her ,  just walk away
Or hope things will get better someday

I am so tired,  wish she'd leave me alone
Can't fight anymore,  my strength is gone
It drains the life right out of me
I have no courage to set myself free 
To be beaten down every day 
It takes part of your soul away

I try to relax, but the screaming goes on
If only I just hadn't come home
The verbal abuse, Oh it hurts me so much
What I would give for one loving touch.
All I get is the back of her hand
God, I feel like half a man

I don't know how long I can go on
Holding to a love I know is gone
I just know I can't take this anymore
Her yelling echos as I walk out the door
To be beaten down every day
It takes part of your soul away.......

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Authors Note: We hear so much on spousal
abuse ..the man being the abuser. Here is a
different light on things. This does go on in
our society!

© Linda Hill 

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