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He captains the ship with a grin You’re all in Hoist the sail Climb the rigging Settle down in the cabin Close that door in behind, You want to go live in His life, your life, his wife You say He scoffs at the crew But not you You’re the maiden He’ll find treasure to hide In you he’ll confide And provide The answers you desired He knows best You say When seas are rough And he’s had enough Surrounding ships wreck All are affected Once important neglected It can’t go undetected, surely, As he undresses you with his insults Addresses all your faults He’s just stressed You say. Your attempts to rekindle Throw you overboard His words undercurrents, that drag you beneath. Used to swim Now amongst the weeds Can’t help but concede He needs me You say You struggle You had learnt to blow bubbles But now you’re in trouble A muddle Confuddled That’s typical for you He says You plead to be rescued Lock eyes with the crew But they’re through So washed ashore Bedraggled and torn He picks you up Keeps you safe, Loved And warm You say
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Dec 2, 2023
Dec 2, 2023 at 3:34 AM UTC
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He captains the ship with a grin You’re all in Hoist the sail Climb the rigging Settle down in the cabin Close that door in behind, You want to go live in His life, your life, his wife You say He scoffs at the crew But not you You’re the maiden He’ll find treasure to hide In you he’ll confide And provide The answers you desired He knows best You say When seas are rough And he’s had enough Surrounding ships wreck All are affected Once important neglected It can’t go undetected, surely, As he undresses you with his insults Addresses all your faults He’s just stressed You say. Your attempts to rekindle Throw you overboard His words undercurrents, that drag you beneath. Used to swim Now amongst the weeds Can’t help but concede He needs me You say You struggle You had learnt to blow bubbles But now you’re in trouble A muddle Confuddled That’s typical for you He says You plead to be rescued Lock eyes with the crew But they’re through So washed ashore Bedraggled and torn He picks you up Keeps you safe, Loved And warm You say
Feedback welcome! Been playing around with this one and know it needs a little work. Thanks 😊
#sister#abuse#love#emotional#helpless#emotionalabuse
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heather-horner
Dec 2, 2023
Dec 2, 2023 at 3:34 AM UTC
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