by Bridget

Do you feel my pain?

Are you going insane?

Are you told you're worthless, you're stupid, you're to blame?

Do you feel ashamed,

To be mocked,

To be called every name,

Your mind is so deranged,

Do you feel like a nervous break-down coming your way?

To have your weak body shake,

To have massive painful headaches,

Only to lose weight,

Is it due to the abuse that was afflicted upon you?

Are you hurt deep inside,

due to your foolish pride,

Are you at the point that you don't know what to do?

Who do you tell?

For fear you will be criticized just as well.

Is your loved one abusing you?

The one you love and cherish,

To death do us part,

Is he the one who is tearing you apart?

Even crushing your broken heart.

How can that be?

I thought he would never hurt me.

Does he really love me?

Do you run and hide?

Do you tell yourself that I can survive?

You run to the closet

Because you have no place to go.

But you don't care.

At least I'm safe there.

You cry out to God

He'll know what to do,

God is guiding you,

God will see you through,

The fear subsides

The sun begins to shine,

Your soul, spirit, and body is suddenly glorified,

You have golden wings to fly,

By God's Holy Spirit, I pray,