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Her Squashed Fantasy: a spoken word on domestic violence by King Ifey.




My First Spoken Words on the theme: Domestic violence. By King Ifey.

Her Squashed Fantasy.

There were times
Times when you thought
You knew him,
Times when you
Didn't realise the viper
You lived with,

Times when it was 
All spring for you
And your flowers flourished
In the air emitting
 Sweet scents of nuptial joy
You were happy.

You had your time,
Yes you had your time.
When the beehive dropped honey
And you savoured it 
With your eyes shut in ecstasy
And butterflies frolicked 
In your tummy.

Oh it was a time,
A time you wish you never had.
But it's gone.
It hit rock bottom
And the shards spread 
Everywhere.

This beautiful fantasy 
He squashed the minute
He banged the door on you
And left you in this
Wasteland of broken-hearted souls.
Your life was made a mess.

Crystals and petals and pearls
You knew when you had them
Now they've slipped 
Right through you.

You begged to be set free
But home has shackled 
You to that wasteland
Of broken souls.

Windows, mirrors, bottles
 All flying in the air.
Gory images, 
Blood slips through your vein.

You had your time
Oh you had your time.
You broke down to tears
And you wipe the tears away.
The tears that you cry
Doesn't really matter.
It has never saved you.

I long to see
I long to see you come around.
Stronger, feeling inspired
And taking control of your life.
....      ....   .........

This goes to all the ladies who have been or are still victims of domestic violence.

Make a lady passing through heart ache happy by sharing these words with her.

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Comments

  1. SILVERWRIT ATTORNEYS5 February 2017 at 02:16

    This is impressive. I love your passion for poetry. Kudos.

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  2. Daniella5 February 2017 at 02:41

    This is an emotional piece.
    I cried my eyes out.
    Your words are powerful.

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  3. SILVERWRIT ATTORNEYS5 February 2017 at 04:10

    I love your mastery of poetry. Kudos.

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  4. Max5 February 2017 at 05:23

    Wow! I felt the pains and agony of every victim of domestic abuse in this wonderfully written piece.

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  5. Chinenye5 February 2017 at 06:53

    My God so much emotion i broke down. U are powerful.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Nacole28 May 2017 at 10:20

    I love this. I have been a victim for many years before. Thank you. Very beautiful.

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