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The Gavel
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Some relationships are so toxic that the only remedy is divorce...

With the clap of a gavel, they were gone. the hopes… the dreams... the fire… My ear against your chest, listening to your heart beat, keeping rhythm with mine. The rustle of sheets, impassioned whispers of love… of promise… Your tender kiss upon my lips… Your hands caressing my face… We were beautiful. Then, reality… the bruises… the shouts… the threats… doors kicked open... Terrified of what might happen if I slept… Your perversion… My regrets… isolation, worthlessness, broken vows, anguish, betrayal… With the clap of a gavel, they were gone. Then, the mending of a shattered life... the sorrow… the anger… the tears… coming together with others like me. shared pain… a light at the end of the tunnel. restored courage… renewed purpose… born of forgiveness. A chance to start over, to be without fear. With the clap of the gavel, came hope. Michelle Close Mills ©

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Reviews of "The Gavel"

Reviewed by Dallas D'Angelo-Gary

Reviewed on June 28, 2009

Very well done! Concise truth and relief is palpable throughout.

Reviewed by Goddess Love (Reader)

Reviewed on June 17, 2009

I wish to commend you for writing this strong and emotional write. Such power and strength in your words.
Legacy

Reviewed by L. Figgins

Reviewed on April 19, 2009

And a strength you didn't know you possessed. Concentrated power! Well done, Michelle...

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on February 11, 2009

Honest and thus very powerful. My words will not do justice to what you express here, Michelle. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by C. J. Stevens

Reviewed on February 11, 2009

An eloquent poem, powerful, and one that truly has staying power.
CJ

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on February 10, 2009

This is strong and filled with all the emotions of love found lost and found again.

Fee

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