The Power of Abuse

The power of abuse 

frightening and strong 

leads to behaviors

irrational and wrong 

The power of abuse

the questions that arise

the multitude of thoughts 

disbelief and lies 

The power of abuse 

wreaks havoc on the soul 

something is lacking 

Feeling empty not whole

The power of abuse

the drama that erupts

dealing with the abuser

the nightmare of the confronts

The power of abuse 

and being asked to forgive 

why the hell would we 

when you destroyed our will to live 

The power of abuse

its negative impact 

mental illness and suicide 

it's the reality, the fact 

The power of abuse 

and the cycle it creates

bringing abuse to others 

them not knowing their fates

The power of abuse

the ugliness, the grime 

the sleazy glazed eyes

of the abuser of the crime

The power of abuse

the abusers' sick minds

We don’t believe they're evil

though the act is unkind 

The power of abuse

leads to no feelings, numb 

creates urges to feel

cutting and burning, we succumb

The power of abuse

impulsive behaviors

a ton of body piercings 

the pain of it, we savor 

The power of abuse 

drives me to all hell 

we become out of control 

weakened mind and unwell

The power of abuse 

the vulnerable are groomed 

little do they know 

that they are doomed

The power of abuse

the masks we put on 

showing the world 

We are cute, loud, and fun 

The power of abuse

in God a lack of trust

We can't pray, we can't connect 

Though we know that we must 

The power of abuse

the disastrous ramifications 

the nightmares and sweats 

images, flashbacks, and sensations

The power of abuse 

our bodies that we hate 

Feeling dirty and exposed 

negative self-images they create 

The power of abuse 

the silent killer it is 

the python sneaks in 

with a threatening hiss

The power of abuse 

knows no limits, no bounds 

attacks from all angles 

all scenes and all surrounds 

The power of abuse 

the inner turmoil 

our lives have been ruined 

full of thick, gluggy soil 

The power of abuse 

abusers control 

they are the masters 

the punishments they dole 

The power of abuse 

the shame we feel 

if it happened to us, we’re bad 

that's our truth, it's real 

The power of abuse 

The never ending sighs 

the constant anger 

asking why us, why?

The power of abuse 

shatters to the core 

rips the heart open 

leaving scathing sores 

The power of abuse 

not knowing who to tell 

if we share their names 

at us, my community will yell 

The power of abuse 

trying hard to keep sane

it's quite impossible 

as long as the trauma remains 

The power of abuse 

harsh as harsh could be 

it's terribly blinding 

We can barely see 

The power of abuse 

the abusers are people we know 

it's all so confusing 

do we call them Friend or Foe? 

The power of abuse 

We avoid and distract 

not being able to cry 

trying to remain intact 

The power of abuse 

the searing of my heart 

the saga we endured 

does not ever depart 

The power of abuse 

smoking cigarettes all day 

eating compulsively 

helps keep us at bay 

The power of abuse 

the torture they create 

they want us thinking 

they love us, they're our mates 

The power of abuse 

not trusting anymore 

being afraid of people 

never together behind closed doors 

The power of abuse 

sets us in a tizzy 

feeling pleasure from the deed 

makes us nauseous and dizzy 

The power of abuse 

how our lives have changed 

We came into this world innocent 

now we feel deranged 

The power of abuse 

no one is immune 

short, rich, fat, pretty 

in a tent or a lagoon 

The power of abuse 

no one can fully grasp 

the effect on the victim 

who are left bereft and aghast

The power of abuse 

we must see its end 

it destroys lives of many 

and relationships with friends 

The power of abuse 

it must cease to exist 

no one will ever say 

it's existence is missed  

• Abuse/Violence
• Trauma