Life on the Inside

Staring out the open window feeling trapped and so alone
Wondering what life was like outside the four walls of her home
It had been such a long time now since her freedom she had lost
She had fallen for an abuser and now she pays the cost

She thought if only she had the courage and confidence she lacked
Then it would be so easy to walk away and never again look back
But that had all been stripped from her by a man who strives on control
He had stolen her identity and left her with only a broken soul

Some may wonder why she stayed so long and let him hurt him so
But they don't understand he had such a hold on her and would never let her go
They just don't realize what its like to have no tears left to cry
And the only freedom you can see in your future is the day you will die

She sits staring out the open window silently wishing for someone to pass by
Someone to come break the chains and set her captive soul free to fly
Her pleading can be heard carried softly by angels to the world outside
Someone come and save me and loose the strings he has so tightly tied


By Kath©2002


...cannot sleep last night because of some weird stuffs inside my head...I browsed the internet and I stumbled upon this poem of Kath, a victim of domestic violence. I can never imagine myself going through this pain and torture. My heart goes out to all those women who suffered but luckily survived the terror. And my heart bleeds to those who still cannot find their way out.

(thanks Elsa and Alex for your hands and your wedding rings!)