I've never felt this way
In years.
22 years to be exact
Until that day
When he put his hands
On my throat.
My life flashed
Right before my eyes
I saw my funeral
My children crying
As they lowered me
Into the ground.
All he wanted was my car keys
But I stood my ground
I said No Twice.
I screamed out
Which caused him to run.
People ask
Are you alright
I answer honestly
No im not fine
I came close
To knocking on heavens door
That day
I escaped
But not entirely
You can call it luck
I call it a curse
Because now
I fight a diffrent battle
The curse he left behind
Utter and eternal
Fear.
Apr 30, 2013
Apr 30, 2013 at 4:51 PM UTC
I've never felt this way
In years.
22 years to be exact
Until that day
When he put his hands
On my throat.
My life flashed
Right before my eyes
I saw my funeral
My children crying
As they lowered me
Into the ground.
All he wanted was my car keys
But I stood my ground
I said No Twice.
I screamed out
Which caused him to run.
People ask
Are you alright
I answer honestly
No im not fine
I came close
To knocking on heavens door
That day
I escaped
But not entirely
You can call it luck
I call it a curse
Because now
I fight a diffrent battle
The curse he left behind
Utter and eternal
Fear.
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