Bruises

I have said it so many times before.

But today I love me more.

 

Today I walk away.

No more rules to obey.

 

Not another fight.

Or nights out of sight.

 

No more names to call.

I will not claim to fall.

 

No more bruises on my eye.

I will not be afraid to die.

 

You will not make me plead.

Never again will I bleed.

 

It’s been too many years.

You can keep the tears.

 

I have said it many times before.

But today I love me more.

 

-Mysty Rayn

 

Reviews

[bluessadmood]

yes women who submit,they do not love themselves ,they hate it ,yes i say come and all love your soul for no one owns it but you ,no one will let this pretty face to bleed,no one will let us hurt no more ,we will not shed tears ,these days are over for we begin to love ourselves ,we are no one slaves,we rule our life,we are not slaves no more ,its a sad thing to hurt a woman ,they say women would love to death and will endure her sufferings ,to keep her love ,its true,but with pigs,it does not work like that,it only works to just make the sufferings worse and worse,i just this ,wonderful

[Dani California]

"I have said it many times before.
But today I love me more"

Bravo! Oh, this subject can send me into a spin and I will write a novel,
but I will contain myself and just say this --

abuse of any sort is intended to control, and is usually carried out by ppl
who have no control over their own lives, and are insecure and ill. They
prey on others who they see are weakened by life somehow.

It's a horrible horrible thing to endure and the longer it goes on the harder
it is to leave -- as the victim is further weakened by fear and shame and even
lower self esteem.

But then there are those wonderful moments of strength when the victim says
"NO MORE", I am worth more than this! And then finds the strength,
finds some morsel of self love remaining to pull away...
to run away.... and begin anew.

I love this!!! Such an empowering piece! GO!!!

[LadyLove]

You GO girl!!!! Rock your world your way for a change!!!

[soulsearching]

the real emotion that you bring out in other as you read through this touches so many people out there that none of us will ever know. I can say for myself feelings of anger, love, and pain touches my heart deeply, knowing this goes on is very hard, knowing who this is being done to make's it personal. As alway's you are great at touching others, my only hope is this is not happing to you!

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

Very well written poem. I've suffered and survived two abusive marriages. It's not worth being hurt like that. You have to love yourself enough to get out. Thank you for sharing. Debileah

[Pointblank]

We love you more too. Stay strong. From the heart write. Keep poring it on paper.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

First off any guy who beats on a woman deserves a butt whooping himself, I've encountered it before and they are nothing but insecure egos needing a boost... it takes a lot for a woman to break free cause they strike the terror in there hearts... I love your poem of finding the strength and courage to take back what is yours, self esteem and self love.