For Rosa

For Rosa

A Poem by Mari' Emeraude
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It's never okay

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I saw you cry and wondered why
I’d ask but I didn’t wanna pry
How could I prove my hunch was right
In what my instincts said?
I never knew why you wouldn’t stay
You grabbed your purse and ran away
But when you couldn’t escape the light
I saw your skin had bled
Your life to me’s this mystery
You’ve chosen not to share with me
You want to keep it sewn up tight
I’ll honor your request
That choice is yours ‘cause no one’s sure
Just what goes on behind closed doors
But blinding others to your plight
You cheat yourself instead
For winter sleeves in summer heat
Hide the bruises buried deep
You yearn for rescue from your fight
To free you from this dread
You’ve often dreamt of life so sweet
Where true love sweeps you off your feet
A place where freedom feels just right
And harm will never tread
So be the one - let loose your tongue!
For heroes who remain unsung
Rose to power from their fight
By speaking out instead

© 2018 Mari' Emeraude


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Kay
Nicely written poem. It really captures the experience of someone feeling trapped and frightened in this situation. They try to keep in the dark, "blinding others" to their suffering, but as you said "heroes who remain unsung/ Rose to power" by speaking up. Great message.

Posted 5 Years Ago


Mari' Emeraude

5 Years Ago

Thank you for reading :)
Abuse. My mother for many years before she escaped. I believe women hold on to hope. Things can change. Powerful words shared Mari.
Coyote

Posted 6 Years Ago


Coyote Poetry

6 Years Ago

You are welcome and my mother, like most women. Are scare to run.
Mari' Emeraude

6 Years Ago

Yes. Perhaps it's the thought of retaliation or threats to others not even involved (family members).. read more
Coyote Poetry

6 Years Ago

Abuse. A hidden sickness. We must pay attention to the people we love. You are right. Fear for self .. read more
This is brilliant. Well done

Posted 6 Years Ago


Mari' Emeraude

6 Years Ago

thx for reading Lykos
Lykos

6 Years Ago

My pleasure, anytime
This is a powerful poem. It is sad to think someone knows, yet she is too scared to speak. From what I understand, many of the abused respond this way. I do know once the abused person begins to speak, it empowers them to do something about it.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Mari' Emeraude

6 Years Ago

I appreciate your thoughts Belle .

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Added on March 11, 2018
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Tags: abuse, domestic violence

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Mari' Emeraude
Mari' Emeraude

Denver, CO



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I am a writer, journalist, and poet from Denver, Co who remarks on my fulfilling life in rich, poetic (and sometimes humorous) ways. more..

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