staring into the hollow pits
i can't seem to find your soul
your soul that links with mine
you ignore my words.
i plead, and beg,
stop! Stop! Please!
and then it's over
you cry
i cry
and I forgive you
why?
i love you
and I deserved it anyway
your kiss burns against mine.
it cuts through my pain
and I want more
but then again the memory of the kiss
hurts more than your fist
ever could
she notices, though
she sees the bruises
"get help" she says "please tell someone"
to tell someone would hurt you
ruin you
i can't do that
you saved me
I love you
you say you love me too?
you try your hardest to prove it
"you're mine", you say
no one else can have me
your words burn more then the sun on my face
and sting harder than the slap after slap
i know you didn't mean it
deep down, you're okay
just hurting
misunderstood
wronged
i understand
i'm here for you
after all, I'm yours
and you're mine, right?
love lasts longer than anger
the punches hurt
so do the pinches
the twists
the kicks leave me with a sick feeling
i can't help but sob and cry
and you cry too
you hate to hurt me
you just need a release
so you comfort me with kisses
i try to please you
you rock me when I cry
say you're sorry
and I believe you
"you belong to me," you say, "know that and never forget"
"and you're mine" I reply
"life is rough" you whisper, cradling my head
so I cover up
long sleeves even in summer
people look at me funny
but I know they're just jealous of us
i'll be okay
it doesn't hurt that badly
you need it
you understand me
we belong together
i crave your touch
no matter what form
you said you're sorry—it won't happen again.
but your words they cut me
like a knife
the blade fillets my heart
the bruises will heal
the words will be forgiven
scars will fade
but you'll be with be forever
because after all
you love me
right?
If you're in an abusive relationship, please seek help. Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)