Domestic Violence

The empty pages sit beside me
waiting for something more than
avoidance and disdain, yet you sit
scornful and angry, throwing insult and accusation, O God of Mercy, I need you more than ever.
The first time you beat me,
I said, it's ok,
The second time you beat me,
I said, it's pain,
The last time you beat me,
I said never again.
You bastard.
Footnote
Domestic violence is antiquated and not acceptable. The statistics show that both men and women commit domestic violence and it results in many injuries and deaths, as well as depression and low self esteem.
Help numbers
USA
We remind all those in need of assistance, or other concerned friends and individuals, to call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE.
Australia
National domestic violence hotline
24 hours: 1800 200 526
Police or ambulance
Call 000 at any time if you are worried about you or your children’s safety.
LifeLine
Telephone counselling (general) 131 114 www.lifeline.org.au
England
Freephone 24 hr National domestic violence helpline
Run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge
PHONE: 0808 2000 247
Email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
Please note we can not respond to emails by telephone as safety may be compromised. If you wish to speak to somebody please call the number above.
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Comments
I relate to this one. I got out six years ago. Speaks volumes Jai. Well written.
Thank you for telling me this part of
your life, ain't easy getting out yet you
did, thank God, thank The Lord you
escaped; Poppy you speak volumes iN
your poetry; your spirit is here for all to
witness;
Best wishes from Jai :)
powerful ,something a lot of us can relate to and so glad to see you remind the reader that both sexes suffer great piece jai !! tina x
Tina I cannot believe so many women
go through this, some men too,
its better to be single than be with a
mobster (monster)
hard to get away
DV is a crime
Take care and thanks from Jai :)
awesome keep it up
Thank you Boîtumelo, I try integrate social
commentary into poetry, it's a case of art imitating
life, unfortunately!
Take care
Jai