Candy sighed
deeply
He wasn’t the
same anymore
Something wasn’t
right
He was more
offhand
And now this
perpetual frown
Yet he wouldn’t
talk
But now there was
worse
All his words
were venomous
They were meant
to harm
Inwardly she
cried
But still she
showed the brave face
Frightened he’d
hurt her
Could she get
away?
But he was so
controlling
She was his
puppet
“My Mum is not
well”
She said so
deviously
“I’ll see her
today”
A grunt his
response
By noon she’d
gone for ever
Leaving all
behind
She’d phoned her
cousin
The one in Tallahassee
They were always
friends
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poor woman at least she was able to get away and had someone she could communicate with. great poem old egg
ReplyDeleteNice. I like this being open ended, I want her to get a fresh start.
ReplyDeleteShe was smart to find a reason for leaving that would not raise his ire! Kind of scary.
ReplyDeleteThe perfect escape. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteWow. So much emotion in this poem and I also like how you left it open ended. Well written!!
ReplyDeleteGood use of the words. Domestic violence has reached epidemic proportions in Australia. Too many women are being terrorised by men.
ReplyDeleteShe's lucky to have any recourse left. Usually that kind of personality makes sure there are no exits before things really get bad.
ReplyDeleteGlad she could get away. Now I hope she doesn't answer when he calls, trying to sweet-talk her back.
ReplyDeleteI hope the departure is permanent...made me think of several films...all wonderfully distilled into your poem with great empathy for this young woman
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