Arrow left the bow
Cutting through air
Swift sensual flight
Streak of croc through water
It should find the target
And take his breath away
Moving so fast, with impatience,
Determined to taste blood anyway
Gale wind blew
Moved the arrow away from its prey
Bystander got hit
Collateral damage, what they said
Mom and dad fight
In the light so dim
Shadows grapple with each other
On the darkened wall
Arrows fly back and forth
The child gags her silent scream
Clock seems to halt
Time stretches like an elastic band
She braces herself for impact
Then, suddenly, screaming stops
Comes the morning
Brings with her smiles,
On everyone's lips
As if nothing had happened
When dad plants a kiss
Then, arrives the night
Brings with her the unwelcome guest
The fear of another fight
More arrows,
Might pierce her small beating heart
Before the fickle morning decides
To show its face
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Author:
Rebellion In Sanity (Pseudonym) (
Online) - Published: November 30th, 2024 03:16
- Comment from author about the poem: Children become collateral damages in domestic violence
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Comments4
Rich in imagery. You take your reader to the core of the subject matter. The children are the collateral damage. Love the elastic band wording and the tension that brings. Such a roller coaster of moods.
Thanks a ton for your review and kind feedback. Really appreciate your support
rammed with relevant imagery .. and yes, you are absolutely write .. it is the children who suffer and who bare scars oft unseen ..
It feels nice to know that I could convey the feeling, especially when it comes from someone whose poems I adore. Thank you very much for your time and thoughts.
Such a great metaphor for this particular issue. This wonderful poem strikes right at the heart of domestic violence. Children are always the silent victims and bear the scars for the rest of their lives.
I always derive a kind of sustenance from your review and comments. Thank you very much!
You are most kindly welcome
BRAVO
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