Hold me under the water
It hurts and I can’t breathe
I try to fight my way out
Of your grip but I can’t leave
Pull me out and throw me down
Hit my head hard on the floor
Lift me up but only just
To slam me against the door
Drag me to the living room
Only by my hair
I try to pull away but can’t
Slam me down and hold me there
I cry and beg you to let go
Say “Please stop hurting me”
But I’m your wife and you believe
This is how it’s supposed to be.
Spit on me and kick me hard
I’m weak and cannot move
Stare at me with those cold eyes
Like you’ve got something to prove.
Tear me down and break me in
Choke me till I pass out
You used to say you love me
But your actions make me doubt.
Bite me, punch me, beat me
Like I’m nothing at all
Make me feel worthless
Then drag me down the hall.
Sore, bruised, swollen, bleeding
Now it sinks into your head
If you keep doing this to me
Eventually I’ll be dead
A tear falls on a swollen cheek
Slides passed a bloody nose
This one mingling in with mine,
You’re sorry, I suppose.
You stripped away my humanity,
You took away my pride.
You controlled my every move,
Stole my ability to decide.
Why did it take all this time
For you to finally see
You ruined our chances together
Because you were hurting me.