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Neville

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Sitting there like that

with knees to chin

and blond hair strewn

still damp,

about her shoulders ..

Just like some

feathered well-worn

shawl and fresh from

her shower,

but still shaking ..

She was such a very

pretty sight regardless

of the bruises ..

Yes those, she tried so

hard to hide

neath well-rehearsed

yet shallow smile

and borrowed bath robe ..

The last time she

wore a matching pair

of cigarette burns,

like those, worn today ..

When asked

how she acquired them ..

Yet once again

replied, no comment ..

 

  • Author: Neville (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 14th, 2024 02:30
  • Comment from author about the poem: Sorry to be a party pooper .. But not everyone will have a Valentines Day stuffed full of roses .. This is in recognition of all those who's isn't 🤍
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 25
  • Users favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet, Bella Shepard
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  • Alan R

    Very beautiful read.

    • Neville



      How very kind .. Neville

    • orchidee

      A sensitive write N.
      I beat KP every day - with my feather duster, aka tickling stick, though I swoon if she uses it on me! lol.

      • Neville



        You've got a feather duster .. You need re-fur-bashing .. 🐭

      • arqios

        Recognition recognized and passed onward.

        • Neville


          What more could one ask .. Cheers .. Neville

        • Tom Dylan

          A powerful poem, Neville.

          • Neville



            You should feel it from where I am sitting .. it can make your eyes water .. Cheers, Neville

          • Teddy.15

            The sad truth about life. 🌹

            • Neville



              .. Tis precisely that .. thanks a bunch Teddy 💐

            • Doggerel Dave

              To hell with it - there's too much of this about - economic conditions and nowhere to escape to.....poor social skills.... need to be reminded....

              • Neville



                something needs to be done that's for sure .. ta for taking note and the thumbs up .. 👍

              • Accidental Poet

                Yes N, a sad day it is for the lost and lonely hearts that don't have the special someone to hold them close. Hugs for them all. 🫂

                • Neville



                  Yes indeed a group hug ............................... 💛👍

                • Cloie

                  Lovely!

                  • Neville



                    How very kind .. Thank you Cloie .. Neville

                  • Bella Shepard

                    You have captured the plight of the victim perfectly. This poem paints a powerful picture of abuse and helplessness, and the fear these women live with every day. Kudos my friend for speaking for them.

                    • Neville



                      I would be failing every single one if I did not share as widely as I know how, what I encounter so often .. thank you Bella ..

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Wonderful words Neville and so true, we just do not know what awful things happen in the privacy of some homes.

                      I just do not understand why women and children get hurt and abused by others!

                      Andy

                      • Neville



                        Cheers Andy .. without detracting from the content of yesterdays scribble too much .. & just between you and me .. I see an increasing number of male victims who are long suffering victims of such abuse .. But that's another story .. Neville

                      • Neilton

                        a very sensitive topic..Amazing work!!

                        • Neville



                          thank you so much, both kindly and true .. Neville



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