A Prayer to Survive
In my dreams I’m a queen
But I wake to his scream
He tells me that I’m a whore
As he beats you to the floor
His hands use to keep me safe and sound
Now a place around my throat they have found
Making me gasp for air
I silently start to say a prayer
A prayer to survive
I just wanting to stay alive
Bryan Jason Loveland
Im a Nigerian and Ive been in an abusive marriage for good 12yrs now. Pls I need help cos Im so so confuse and just dont know what do or how to go about things it has been so terrible for me all through. I have two kids a boy of 11yrs whom Ive seen traces of bullying in him and a girl of 7yrs. Both me and d kids are yawning for help,Im not financially stable cos he didnt allow me to work,Ive lost my self esteem and confidence.
Please I need help to save me and my kids,I dont want to die silently again.
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Darkside,
It broke my heart to read your post. I am happy that the poem helps you. I went through the same fears at your age. I attempted suicide too because I was so alone. Please reach out to those around you. I know we all think that you can get out of that and be safe but it does not always happen that way. I moved out when I was fifteen adn live on my own with a friend. I never attempted suicide again. I encourage you to journal and find someone to talk too, it will really help. I am here for you.
Love & Peace,
Rebecca
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Greetings,
I love this poem! I would like to speak with you to get your permission to use it to bless others. Please contact me as soon as your schedule permits.
Thank You,
Tonya Prince
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I love this poem,It really touched my heart…as a former victim myself.
It really means alot when you finally find your peace of mind and your sanity returns!!!
as for true healing we all know this can take years… It does something deep inside when you have your own place and there is peace and harmony in your home and in you soul for the first time…I hope that someday all those who suffer will know this peace!!!
Sandra
Shelter Advocate
A DV SURVIOR!!!
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i love the poem i just graduated of a six month program alone with my three children.
i have never know such peace like this one…
love maria
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Dear Makayla,
sorry it took so long to respond. I am happy you liked the poem. There are many poems about abuse here so you should find what you need. just make sure to credit the writer. I didn’t write the above poem but I have written many here so i can still answer your question:
Why did I choose to write a poem on abuse. I was battered by my husband for years and he tried to kill me 2 times. After finally getting away poetry became a great way for me to deal with the past trauma, heal my soul and know I have found through this busy blog that my poetry, writing and other support helps the woman and men here. Many that read this blog read it because they are where I was ten years ago, wondering if they are abused, wondering how to heal and it they will ever feel safe again.
Good luck with your project and feel free to ask me any other questions. My direct email is dreamfocused@earthlink.net
Take care,
Rebecca
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Omg this i such a good poem. i have been lookin all day for a poem, because i need one for my school project and this is a really good one.. if you dont mind me asking i need to know why you choose to write a poem on abuse, as it is in oneof my questions.. plz
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