Jekyl and Hyde

She felt goosebumps

Rising on her arms

The hair stood up on her neck

Her heart was beating like a drum

She’d become a nervous wreck

As the key turned in the door

She stifled back a cry

Wondering who would walk on in

Jekyll or Mr Hyde

Today it was Jekyll

At least for just a while

He walked in with

A bunch of flowers

Embraced her with a smile

She let her guard down gradually

Her stomach knots untied

Just as she got comfortable

Out came Mr Hyde

What’s this crap you’re feeding me

This house is such a state

He threw his meal against the wall

Smashed another plate

She bent to pick the pieces up

He grabbed hold of her hair

Pulled her up on to her feet

Then sat her on a chair

She trembled as she waited

For the fate he held in store

Anger over took her

She couldn’t take it any more

Looking for a way out

On the table was a knife

Turning into Mrs Hyde

She took Jekylls life

She’d battled with them

Both for years

Jekyll and Mr Hyde

He’d driven away

All her friends

She had no one to confide

She freed herself without regret

On that fatal day

Smiling she starts a brand new life

As the police lead her away

Copywritten@susanworrall/2016