" MARITAL BONDAGE "

Restriction, conviction of the heart
so it starts.
Obsession, the lesson you learn
will burn in your mind, all the time.
Control has got a hold, on the mold
you try to break.
The mistakes you make
leaves you trembling.
You feel alone in your home,
Though your partner is there
despair, when they're near.
The verbal, physical, and emotional abuse.
What's the use in hanging around?
Stand your ground.
Refrain, and break the chain,
or remain the same broken spirit.
Don't you get it?
The time has come
to take a stand and demand
the respect they wrecked
when they shattered your soul,
and left a hole where your heart
used to be.
Get back your pride, and take in stride
the mistakes you made, you'll get paid
your self-respect, self-worth,
and your dignity.

Copyright © 2005 by Maxine P. Soso