Broken Promises

The taste of blood enters her mouth. 
She's seeing stars again. 
Even though he promised her and said that he 
Will never ever do it again. 
A promise that was said, but was never meant 
To be kept, once again he leaves, and all 
Of the pain, heartache, and hurt she was 
Dealt, under the bloody rug is where it is 
All swept. He comes "home"; and at "home" 
There are loud voices, screaming, crying, 
And misunderstanding, but he still makes 
The same promise and says his love for her 
Is everlasting. From now on a piece of her
Is lost, her womanhood, her independence for 
Empty love and broken promises is what paid 
The cost. A woman that was once bold, 
Confident, always inspired is now beaten, 
Ragged, and tired. Never afraid and always 
Open, now reduced to a timid little girl by 
A promise that was broken. And she cries.