The Journey

From the moment that I met him

He took control of me

Telling me what to wear

And who I could not see

He would whistle every morning

As he made me tea in bed

Knowing full well that I would stay

As he said it was in my head

The first time that he beat me

After he sat and cried

I was stupid to believe him

But a part of me had died

The beatings became more frequent

He said he did it for my good

So he could teach me to obey

Like he said that good wives should

To the world I was happy

They never saw me crying

How could people ever know

That inside I was now dying

I knew I had to leave him

Before he took my life

But he was not going to let me go

Because I was his wife

He told me that he owned me

And he would tattoo on my face

That I was his property

So I'd always know my place

So many times I left him

Believe me oh I tried

But he would always find me

Until the day I nearly died

The day was ordinary

My last day I thought it would be

But it was worth that beating

Cause now I'm finally free

So many accusations

So many lies he said

Trying just to save his neck

When it was my blood that he shed

Some days I felt like giving up

So many times I tried

But I could not let him beat me

So I held my head with pride

Each day I grew more stronger

And no longer felt distraught

The flashback were less frequent

And it was my day in court

He stood there now before me

And I looked him in the eye

And said just look at me now

You've lost, I did not die

He has now been convicted

So dont ever suffer in silence

People will believe you

Say NO to domestic violence

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