A Father and husband's episode of wrath and abuse. Why do women and men stay in an abusive relationship, is beyond me.

As I Sayby Dale Hudgins Copyright 2000-2003All rights reserved.No part of this poem may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the author.The welts on my back, the force or your hand,Lean and hungry, how long has he been away,The shouting continues,Steady, the conquering is not yet through,Father's wrath, unspent,Strength of your hell, the doorway, Where will you go,Not to be troubled, ignite to eternity,Worlds shattered, shields ready,Stay with me, do, as I wish,Trample my heart, Better, love me, do as I say,Panting, breathless, heart,Incessant death, drowning me, knocking softly,When the time comes, promise me,Will you be, ready,I need you now, more than ever,Embrace me now, stop,Nothing more, simply, love.Clinton Dale HudginsCopyright ©2003 Clinton Dale Hudgins