Unsure of her final decision 

Roiling inside over her choice

Wishing for more time to ruminate

Tired of being stripped of her voice

The time to act was now

She knew she could wait no longer

He was always asking for more time

She just wanted to feel stronger

She remembers a time, not so long ago

When she was self-assured wherever she went

She walked with her head held high

She felt worthy, capable and confident

How’d she let him suck her dry

How’d she become full of shame and fear

He raped her of her self-worth

He was controlling and abusive over the years

Why did she stay so long

Walking away was the hardest thing to do

He had her wrapped around his finger

And she melted when he said, “I love you”

It took so much to finally turn her back

She was determined to see it through

Nothing he said would change her mind

Would he really do what he’d threatened to

She locked the door and double checked

Remembering, “Girl, if you leave, I’ll kill you…”

“Mommy, why are you crying?” Her 3 year old asks

“Just happy baby. We’re finally safe here.”

She leads her to the shelter’s games room. 

“Just one game, then it’s time to sleep dear.”

She’s certain she’ll see it through this time. 

He won’t win her back again, just you wait and see

With her hand on her belly she smiles

This one will never have to know, how awful it used to be

JKC

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