How can she forgive,
The fear that was imposed.
The scrapes and bruises now,
Hidden beneath her clothes.
At first there’s love and hope,
Between each, a new relationship.
Helping each other, teamwork,
Sharing secrets, being intimate.
A supposed trust exists,
In thought between the two.
Yet for some reason, one,
Trust morphs, becomes skewed.
He jealously lashes out,
Finger pointing, accusations.
Yelling escalades to beatings,
On her, cuts and lacerations.
Finally inside the strength,
Wells up in her, the victim.
Takes steps to start the wheels,
Turning forward to an end.
Now alone in her thought,
Questions how this could happen.
Her gentle one turned monster,
No more her trusted love and friend.