For Christy (In honor of your friend)

Through a bruised and swollen eye

I confessed my sins

It’s all my fault, I’m sorry I didn’t try

I promise I won’t do it again

Instead of improving over time

Things deteriorated still

The bruises spread, and they weren’t just mine

I love you, so I’ll submit to your will

You told me you loved me years ago

I assume this is all to protect me

And I still love you so

It’s just the way it must be

Make-up can’t cover my pain any longer

It’s time to make a stand

It didn’t kill me, so it made me stronger

I don’t need this, I know you’re not a real man

I plan my escape, swiftly I move

I will leave in the dark of night

My life can do nothing but improve

I assure myself it will be alright.

However, you somehow catch on

Block my escape

With your fists and demeaning tongue

Even my dignity is now yours to take

The words stop, silence fills the room

Anger boiling you move like I’ve never seen

Cold, the room is cold as a tomb

So quick, I didn’t even hear myself scream

My life may have been cut short, I had more to give

I hope, though, it served a purpose, makes someone realize

I hope it wasn’t in vain, I died so others may live

And know there’s more to life than abuse and lies