You spoke many words that night
You had me cringing on the bed
You made me so vulnerable that night
I wanted to scream at you that night
I sat quietly with eyes closed that night
You raised your hand again that night
My inner strength then returned to me
Your restlessness grew eager that night
You lack care and understanding
© 2003 Janie Johnson
Words that pierce the soul
You scared me into saying good-bye
What was your ultimate goal?
Tears streaming down my face
Was this an attempt to break me?
Or just to put me in my place
I wanted to crawl beneath a stone
I felt I died a thousand deaths
Why could you not leave me alone?
I did not want things to stay the same
I was not willing to face the consequences
Just to beat you at your game
Trying to escape from you within my mind
Your words plunged deep into my soul
My inner strength I could not find
As anger billowed in your eyes
I knew I could not find an escape
And you would not hear my cries
When I did not ask for you to stay
My mind wanted nothing more to do with you
My heart had nothing more to say
As you threw your bag across your back
You slammed the door behind you
You will now discover what you lack
You thought you always had to be right
You will live with this your entire life
All that happened on that night