Life Sucks

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A lot of people would never know that I came from an abusive family... I am constantly smiling, laughing, joking around... Before my parents (mom and stepdad) started going to an outpatient drug-rehab, I would never come out of my room once I got home from school... I just couldnt. Things are better now... But I still harbor a lot of hate for my parents. Justified?

Life Sucks

I hated the way
He yelled at Her
when the drugs wore off
and he wanted more...

I hated it
when She took Him back
time and again,
"He didnt mean it..."

I hated it
when He would apologize
then turn around
and make Her cry...

I hated Her
when She said
how She hated ME
and wished I was dead...

I hated Him
the way He said
things that made me wish
He would hit me instead...

I hated them Both
when they fucked down the hall
three days after
He threw me against a wall...

I loved the day
I said to His face
how He could never
take my dad's place...

That I hated Him
with all my heart...
Til She said
"Thanks Audrey, for tearing the family apart"...

Then I hated myself,
so much that I left;
then hated me more
when I came back again...

Because I loved my sisters
to much to leave them
in the hands and mercy
of a drug-crazed heathen...

Because I'd rather
be His target
then have Her hurt
when he felt like arguing...

So I stay now,
to protect and act strong,
just 'til they're big enough...

Which wont be long...

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angelchaser commented on Life Sucks

12-20-2010

I wish so badly that this weren't true. You're such a sweet girl, I hate to think of you in pain. Were it in my power, you and your sisters would never be hurt by him again. Any man who hits a female, is FOREVER my enemy. I've known many women over the years who've suffered horrible abuse. I know this is just words and anyone can say anything, but I swear to you, I would give my life to keep you from harm. *hugs*

Olan01 commented on Life Sucks

11-26-2010

Abuse is to wide spread in our families and the world. Taking on the abuse yourself is also too common and sad in our lives but there is a point when one must either report it or walk away. My best friend suffer unbelievable abuse as a child and she was taken away to foster homes to suffer more abuse. You have written from your heart and that is good and I praise you for that effort and enjoyed the result in honest poetry. Love, peace and freedom, Olan.

rsalassi commented on Life Sucks

11-26-2010

I know from persoanl experience exactly where you're coming from. (My poem about my mother "The legacy of Lady Ruby Russell" might interest you). Aside from the two tiny errors ( too much instead of to much ....and than instead of then), the poem displays your strength, your imagination, your facility with words. Excellent.

ImStillHere

11/26/2010

thanks i know it bugs me too when people make little errors like that. :) thanks for correcting me. and thank you for your comments. ~Audrey

JazzyLynn commented on Life Sucks

09-06-2010

I've been here... twice.. i know how it is.. i wish i could help...

crazydude commented on Life Sucks

08-14-2010

wow...so true... i cant put in words... beautiful...

The true philosopher and the true poet are one, and a beauty, which is truth, and a truth, which is beauty, is the aim of both.

Ralph Waldo Emerson, American Poet (1803-1882)

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