Such a fool
Why doesn't she just leave him?
He taunts her
He haunts her
Causing her so much pain
Surely he isn't worth it
Not the way he treats her
Love is a gift
Not a weapon
Used in torture
She can't see that
She clings in hope
Love is blind they say
But I didn't realise
What they meant
Until today....
Tears are all he gives her
Sorrow is all she feels
Anguish, anxiety and anger
Is all they can create between them
It's so usless,
Why doesn't she just leave him?

© Elizabeth Silke ~ 1986
 

When I read this poem, I thought how much it sounded like me....like all I endured.  What an insight into the world of abuse these words read.  Elizabeth had written this about a friend of her's who was in a very violent relationship....yet every abused woman out there can relate to these words.   To be able to see the pain, sorrow, emotional torture and hope in another's abusive world is a real insight....and Elizabeth delivers another powerful piece ~ one to make one stop and think....If you are in this world.   If this you, you have the courage to leave; and if this is someone you know, you can help.

Elizabeth is a very talented poet who has been writing for a number of years.  Please visit Elizabeth's new website featuring her poetry.  She'd love to hear from you!

Eyes of my Soul ~ Poetry by Elizabeth Silke