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Post by Joan on Nov 4, 2010 0:43:49 GMT -5
HE LOVES ME SO
broken jaw
swollen black eye
split bottom lip
he loves me so
in a corner, I cower
for protection from
his clenched fists
next morning I awake
in a familiar
hospital emergency
room
I cannot remember
my own name
or how I got there
he loves me so
next morning
he apologizes
with a dozen roses,
plenty of kisses
and a big box
of chocolates
I go home with
him and pretend
to love him and to
borrow precious
time
he loves me so
in the middle
of the night
I gather a few
items of clothing
and whatever money
I can find
As fast as I can
I run out into
the cold dark night
to save my life
he loves me so
©Joan
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Post by Lisa Arnold on Nov 4, 2010 1:11:51 GMT -5
wow what an incredible story that is well-expressed and written 
Joan, I am so glad you rescued yourself from that horror...love you 
take care my dear friend
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Post by carolann on Nov 4, 2010 2:36:18 GMT -5
Having been to that place I resonate so deeply with you. It is a very bad place to be and one feels so isolated and alone. It takes a lot of courage to make the move you have and I say to you Bravo my friend. remember you are surrounded by people that if you hold out your hand it will be held! Good on you. don't go back!! it will never change. sending you love and hugs carolann
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Post by Brianna on Nov 4, 2010 8:29:36 GMT -5
:-/I so much admire your courage to get out of that type of situation Joan, thanks so much for sharing your horrific story with us and take care
well-done
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Post by trina on Nov 4, 2010 9:41:57 GMT -5
a stunner Joan, so very well-expressed 
good to know you are in a better place now 
love ya
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Post by Betty on Nov 4, 2010 10:11:37 GMT -5
wonderful poem!
stay strong my friend!
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Post by Alicia on Nov 4, 2010 10:44:36 GMT -5
great job, glad you made it through dear Joan |
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Post by Toni on Nov 4, 2010 13:13:22 GMT -5
thank you for sharing this with us Rose, I know you are in a better place now and I commend you for your courage to leave!
great piece!
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Post by Reggie on Nov 4, 2010 13:48:27 GMT -5
every time I read about the horrors you suffered it angers me and I am so glad to know this was awhile ago and you are now safe and in a good place, love you much Joan
:-/wonderful job of writing
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Post by Carin on Nov 4, 2010 14:02:41 GMT -5
wow Joan, you take the reader on a journey with this well-written piece
I too am so glad you have found a safe haven
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Post by Sierra on Nov 4, 2010 23:52:22 GMT -5
gripping poem, love the ending take care dear Joan |
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Post by rico on Nov 5, 2010 1:41:13 GMT -5
powerful write, I wish you well dear Joan!
stay safe, my friend...
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Post by Brianna on Nov 5, 2010 14:47:49 GMT -5
 CONGRATS Joan
we have picked your wondeful poem "He Loves Me so" as the TOAST OF THE WEEK
ENJOY your award
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Post by Brian on Nov 5, 2010 18:15:37 GMT -5
CONGRATS Joan, excellent poem!
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Post by Reggie on Nov 5, 2010 21:19:23 GMT -5
my CONGRATS to you dear Joan...well-done!
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CONGRATS Joan 
and 
all
time for me 
echoes, hope you all are doing well 
