Domestically Unstable

His temper rages 

Unaffected by the love shown in your eyes 

This is a hurt you have felt many times before 

His words always spiteful, his eyes always cold 

Where did your love go wrong? 

He was a nice gentleman 

Forcing you to ignore the signs 

That sweep you off your feet type love 

Doesn't last always 

That love so passionate and true has with time turned sour 

The first time he hits you and that pain 

Isn’t just physical 

You feel it deep in your heart 

How could someone that claims to love you hit you like this? 

When will it end? 

You sleep with one eye open 

For fear that you won’t see the light of day 

Why do I stay you ask 

His words bring you back 

Promises of positive things and better days 

It’s an offer you can’t refuse 

His rage is random and uncontrollable 

What did you do to deserve this? 

The physical abuse is unbearable 

You take it because in your mind you have nowhere to go 

No one to turn to 

The mental abuse leaves you emotionally drained 

Numb to any regular feeling 

His words cut like a knife 

The things he says are beyond hurtful 

In the public eye 

It’s obvious the change in your heart 

You attempt to hide your scars 

Your friends give you knowing looks 

You pretend to be happy around your family 

Deep inside you know something has to be done 

Your mind is a mass of confusion 

You contemplate killing yourself, but what would it accomplish 

Your mind turns to your family and friends 

You're no longer in this world as your mind wanders 

You have become accustomed to this 

A slap brings you back to the reality of it all 

Fight back 

Get help 

Get away 

Before the blood flows 

Before you have breathed your last breath 

This isn’t love 

This isn’t the end of the world 

Feel my words 

Feel real love 

Feel affection 

  

BREAK THE CYCLE 

Tony L. Jefferson, Jr. 2008