The Silence Must End

Bruised

Thanks to Sinitta Leunen @sinileunen for making this photo available freely on Unsplash 🎁 https://unsplash.com/photos/rRAT2lIQyIk

Inspired by Jennifer Nettles and Brandy Clark’s Rendition of His Hands

Another punch

Another bruise

Mascara and rouge

Can’t hide the pain

Or stop the fists

Always an excuse

He’ll blame and he’ll use.

She’s heard it before

A scratched record

A broken door

A broken excuse

A red rose

He brought with her

Blood.

Mamma always

Told her love wasn’t

Suppose to hurt

Fists and bruises

Aren’t part of the game

The fists and the bruises