He’s good to me, provides for me and loves me… I think…
If he leaves me, my heart will sink
He tells me so, every day all the time
So I obey him, his rules sublime
I must ask permission if I go out
And if I don’t, I’ll cop a clout
I can’t call anyone on the phone
But he can’t know when I’m home alone
I call all my friends and chat with glee
What he doesn’t know, can’t hurt me
When my daughter rings me at night
He shows his force with subtle might
How dare I talk on the phone
He can’t hear the TV with my constant drone
Time to hang up before it’s too late
I don’t dare even make him wait
Friends and family are off limits to me
But I can’t leave him, I love him you see
And if I ever dare try to leave him
I just know the outcome would be grim
Besides, I’m sure he loves me… I think
And if I leave him, HIS heart will sink.
© – Carol Nemes
Dedicated to my mother who, for 25 years was stuck in an abusive relationship. Her defacto partner manipulated her, and abused her physically, mentally and emotionally.
This was written in response to the #NovemberNotes challenge.
Today’s inspiration was New Rules by Dua Lipa
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That was a deep and meaningful poem. Great work!
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Thanks heaps, I know my mother’s spirit was talking through me, she needed to be heard. 🙂
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Very touching, and unfortunately, too many people, men and women could relate… Thanks for sharing 🙂 xx
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Thanks heaps, yes, I learned the hard way I couldn’t rescue my mum. She had to take the first step.
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often in life, we can offer help, but unless people take that first step, we’re just spectators of their hell…. I’m glad she managed to take the decision, at last 🙂
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Yes, I was elated when she finally showed up on my doorstep!
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