It�s not supposed to hurt�

For a precious friend who has been hurt in what was called love�

Hands meant to gently

wipe tears from your eyes

caress you

hold you…

Those were the very hands that struck

And scratched

And beat you down…

Lips meant to speak softly of your beauty

To caress your mouth

Your neck

Your cheeks…

Those were the very lips that cursed you

And ridiculed you

Made you feel like trash…

Love meant to restore you

Refresh you

Lift you and hold you…

That was not love…

It’s not supposed to hurt...

 

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'It's not supposed to hurt'
An owl on the moon,
To write from the dark places is part of the human condition. We feel it, we live it as people. This was a reminder to remember and care for the ones broken and lost about us. Can we understand? Even while seeking healing when love is misused towards a loved one or even our selves. Forgive, if not then the cycle may go on within the soul.
Blessings,
Kathy

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much for your kind words, dear Kathy. Yes... we love to live.. and forgive to love. This is the beauty we can find in the dust.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I have decided to travel back in time today. i am in need of great inspiration...wonderland always hold some treasure for me to find, so here I am. I am reminded by this that it doesnt have to be a curse or a slap that causes pain but even the slightness of arrogance or dismissal of emotion. Your brave and kind words honor us all Craig. Thank you my friend for this share!

[An owl on the moon]

Ah, majestic Queen, how glorious to have your travel these ancient paths of me. Thank you! I know I have done cruel things in the name of love... and have had cruel things done to me as well... May we all learn to lift more... to give more in this new year, dear friend.

[Bala Gorthi]

It is a warm approach to soothe someone hurt by what was called love..Your way of comforting and bringing out the true element of love is beautiful..
A touching write...

[An owl on the moon]

I so deeply appreciate your kindness and your encouraging words. May true love always guard your life.

[I Am Svetlana]

Truly a powerful and emotional read here, dear friend. I also wrote a poem on domestic violence & abuse, but I admire yours as well. It's not an easy thing to experience, but there's always some way out...just gotta build up courage and believe we can go through with the power to leave, make a better life for ourselves (and kids if they're involved). I liked how you wrote the good parts & bad parts in different colored fonts. It makes the poem that much more powerful and true...I feel the red represents deaths road as the black font represents the wonders of light love can bring. Funny, yet terrifying how love can be viewed from such interesting (and often deadly) perspectives. Great subject matter also. I applaud you with this!

[An owl on the moon]

It is truly painful, just to write the words. This was done for a friend who had been abused. I so deeply appreciate your kind supportive thoughts, dear friend.

[Ardra]

You always find a way stir the soul directly :)
love the way you say it
easy for the ones to understand who has been through it..

if everyone around world thought like this we wouldn't have to complain...was good to read this old creation of yours...

wishing world to be a better place for all of us .. someday soon ...someday it will be... isn't it my dear poet.. :)

[An owl on the moon]

I am glad you could connect to the desire to see love lifting and never tearing down. May you find this kind of life always flowing through you. Someday, yes, hoping the world comes alive in love. :)

[barleygirl]

Nicely contrasted ideas in both words & font. Imaginative way to set up this message of opposing views, where expectations are not fulfilled, & even trashed. Unfortunately, some almost expect to be hurt by so-called love (including me!)

[D Connolly]

Wonderful visuals here, and a powerful message. "Love" is NOT supposed to hurt. Damned all those people who hurt others.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you for your lifting words! And yes, I can't understand how "love" could ever hurt another.

[Urja Gokani]

amazingly written keep it up !!

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much!

[Paul Bell]

Some think love is possession. Usually mixed with low esteem and paranoia. Never a good mix.

[An owl on the moon]

So true, so painfully true. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Paul.

[Valentine]

Sadly this is happening to often today. I volunteered at the abuse center in Arkansas. There were 18 t shirts hanging with women's pictures that had been killed by mate or boyfriend. Valentine

[An owl on the moon]

Oh that makes me ache. And yes, it does happen far too often. How could something loving become so horrid and destructive?