Poem about an Abusive Relationship
I wrote this poem many years ago at a major turning point in an abusive relationship I was in. It was shortly after this point that he felt he couldn’t control me and life became even more difficult. I did submit this poem for publication and it was published. The struggles a person goes through when overcoming abuse in their lives is amazing. Humans, in general, are phenomenal creatures with an amazing way of survival. I’ll end this here instead of continuing on in what should be another post…
I was left standing, alone,
On a dark cold, scary road
The only thoughts were of you
And the suffering I went through
You said you loved me
With kindled fire in your eyes
As the years have gone by
That fire has slowly begun to dry
You said it was my fault,
I wasn’t good enough
I believed all the words you said
Letting them enter my mind, my head
I took some time
Away from life
I didn’t hear those words of hate
And found myself somewhat irate
I saw the same in your eyes
Which were so full of lies
Now when say you love me
I know, your love is not what should be.
As I grow, and as I learn,
I find myself not so willing
To accept the lies you told
That always seemed to bring me hell
I still have love for you,
No matter what wrong you do
But for the first time in years
I love myself- blood, sweat and tears
Decide to make a choice
To stand for honor with a strong voice
You will see changes in your life;
Where joy comes without the strife
Good luck to you upon your journeys grand
May you find courage
To become the man I loved, once again
Copyright ©2001-2007 Mysti Guymon
nyree replied:
alot of people can relate to this
January 3, 2009 at 2:34 pm. Permalink.
Sara replied:
Great poem you did a good job of putting your thoughts into it.
January 9, 2009 at 1:42 pm. Permalink.
lost replied:
wow….left me without words…amazing how u managed to capture the truth from an abusive realtionship,im also trying to find my words but when i open my mouth nothing seems to come out.thank you for being able to speak for all us women who cant…
February 18, 2009 at 4:24 pm. Permalink.
Mysti replied:
I am so glad that this poem was able to touch your lives.
Abuse in any form is not acceptable. We are born with the right to be free, feel love and peace. Find strength within yourself. You can heal. You can do. You can be all that you are and more.
Empower yourself.
Embrace yourself.
Love yourself.
May 1, 2009 at 5:08 pm. Permalink.
Michele replied:
Wow, Mysti, this is simply beautifully written and so heartfelt! I can feel your pain, your passion, your compassion, your love, your strength… It has truly touched my heart! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
*hugs*
Michele
May 26, 2009 at 10:32 am. Permalink.
Katherine replied:
I love this message! It’s beautiful. So nice to see the transformation into Empowered One. Have you submitted it anywhere?
May 26, 2009 at 11:17 am. Permalink.
Mysti replied:
Katherine: It’s actually published through poetry.com, a modified version anyway.
Thank you so much Michele and Katherine. *blushes*
June 2, 2009 at 8:38 am. Permalink.
jackie replied:
you are an amazing writer, i can relate to this poem, i was in a very abusive relationship. i like to write about it sometimes… it makes me feel better. keep up your writing, you can help so many people through it!
June 21, 2009 at 8:16 am. Permalink.
Mysti replied:
Thank you, Jackie. I hope that you are finding strength and power through your own writings. There is never any reason to be overcome by all the negative emotions associated with the abuse that you endured. It is your right, your power to overcome that dark time in your life.
Many Blessings!
July 3, 2009 at 9:13 pm. Permalink.