how do u read the poems

This is more than my words can express ...Salute to you and your writing

This poem definitely shows the ebb and flow of abusive relationships. As a domestic violence counselor, I have to say that it would have much more impact - and be more empowering - if the last line were to say "WHY would I take you back?"

Powerful stuff.
Tami

Outstanding! and so true...so many abusive relationships are just all that you have touched upon here.

:-) shoma

This is part of everyday life, it's a cycle one needs to break from nor matter how good the sweet nothings sound. Great write Sandra. Ingrid

Very nice. I think you touched on all the ups and downs, and left us with the big question.

Guess he would - question is: You want that?
Outstanding poem.
Amira

wow...

This is an awesome poece. I love the contrast!

Exquisite imagery Sandi, I liked the way you twist your readers around, kiss - whack - kiss - whack.
But I guess that's the story of a lot of relationships.
Ian

This is an in-your-face write... very well said and executed, Sandi. Makes one stop and think. Well done!

~Mari

You've got it all going on, Lady Mushi. ;)

Reckon I'd take half of you back...or maybe on alternating days? :)

No, no and no is my answer yet when trapped in the cycle no is very hard. This is a powerful message written beautifully. Please submit this piece on a larger scale and let the voice be heard.

Cynthia

Wow you describe the cycles perfectly and how it becomes a trap
this is excellent writing and such a clear message to those who need to read this

Sandra,

This is a powerful piece of writing that lays bare the truth about abusive relationships.

Blessings,
Joseph

Anybody That Looks(Takes) Back Gets What They Deserve,i.e. The Bat!

TRASK

I am in agreement with Nordette...
The creep of a guy doesn't deserve that woman in the first place,
and she should definitely NOT want to go back...A really good piece of writing, though, Sandra.

Hugs,
Anna

My gal, once again bravo..

I've beeen there and back, there and back, so many times... Experienced the unimaginable lows and the unblievable highs, so many times... He took four good years of my life...
Love 'Strength of a Woman' (there goes the title of your next poem?OL) Getting better and 'healthier' everyday... Thanking my Lord for the strength to not 'Take him back'. Bravo Sandie, once again. You manage to connect with our emotions and then some...

Its a true saying " You can't turn the clock back " !
Once down the road of physical and mental abuse , you never want to be there again !
Peter

This is an outstanding write, Sandi, because it should cause the astute person to reflect on the nature of the abusive/codependent relationship. I'm know you've heard one of the sisters favorite songs, Heather Headley's "I Wish I Wasn't." I love that song, BUT I have never featured it on any of my webpags because I cringe at the end of it everytime. The woman in the song apparently is being mistreated by this man, but in the end he shows up with gifts and kind words at the door and she's ready to take him back. Addiction of this sort is deadly. Great stuff, girl. ~~Nordette
PS: But I do feature Ms. Headley on my poem "Color" The girl can "sang!" LOL :-)

this proves my theory.....

women are crazy.

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good write, though.

alex

No! I'd forgive and move on. Very profound writing from a wise writer.

This is a Powerful poem of how all too many do think and expect. This poem is very inspirational and is just what is needed in all battered womens homes their friends, the shelters counselors and even work places. This poem is needed for children and battered men. This is Powerfully Wonderful and I thank you.
Tracey

You did this so well Sandie! Only,it reminds me too much of my ex husband! Though it's mild compared to how he acted. This denotes
the way many couples behave, but hate to admit...Well done!

Love,
etw

Every relationship has a "healthy sense" of give and take, which doesn't involve abuse, both physical and mental... sadly, the physical is easy to escape, but the mental can haunt a person for a lifetime... excellent write

OMG you said what I wanted to say so many times....but I think the answer would be NO!!

Been there done that....no More!!

Love Tinka

Aberjhani stole my thunder. Damn the man! He always does that. LOL THIS, my dear, is my kind of stuff. Hard-hitting and gur-wrenchingly real. Take a bow and accept your roses with grace and aplomb.

I've had manipulative people in my past who treated me in just this fashion. They give and take and give and take to the point that you cannot see what they're giving anymore. They fill one's head with joyfulness while at the same time, berating you, knowing that the good things they said will stick with you (in that we all like to hear good things) and the bad things, though affecting the emotions and inner psyche, will roll past our eyes to where we cannot see how used we are. It's a nightmarish roller-coaster ride, until the day we're strong enough to say.... enough is enough. I'm happy to say I've done that and I've never looked back.

Interesting push/pull of a manipulator!

Powerful and hard-hitting.
A gripping write.

Take care

A vividly rendered portrait of the intimacies and betrayals prevalent in some relationships. WOULD YOU TAKE ME BACK pulls the skin off the false surface of abused love and reveals the blood of truth and potential flowing beneath. An exceptional write.