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.