Refuge Poem by Gail Littlefair

Refuge

Rating: 4.8


Urine soaked mattress holes in the door
This drunken behavior I can't take much more
My children are at risk in his drunken state
My son packs my bags he is only eight
Under police escort we are taken away
The children are stressed they don't want to play
What keeps you going when life falls apart
Encourages you to take each day as it comes
No one to love you've broken your heart
The strength of your love for a daughter and son
Living within the four walls of your home
Anxious depressed and frightened for them
Downhearted despairing facing life on your own
There's no silver lining not even a hem
I hope when they're older they're old enough to see
The reasons behind why I did what I did
Nothing was for gain nothing was for me
I did what I did for the love of my kids

Thursday, September 24, 2015
Topic(s) of this poem: couplet
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Chinedu Dike 07 October 2015

It takes much courage to walk away from a marriage, where one of the couples is shamelessly holding on to a terrible addition at the expense of wellbeing of the family. A well articulated piece of poetry, insightfully penned with conviction. A lovely poem indeed. Thanks for sharing Gail. Please read my poem MANDELA - THE IMMORTAL ICON.

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Gail Littlefair 25 September 2015

Third time lucky thank you Kelly

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Kelly Kurt 24 September 2015

A poignant poem, Gail. Thank you for sharing Peace

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Gail Littlefair 25 September 2015

Thank you

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Gail Littlefair 25 September 2015

Thank you kelly

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Gail Littlefair 25 September 2015

Oops think I may have replied in the wrong place. Sorry. Thank you Kelly for taking the time to comment.

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Gail Littlefair 25 September 2015

Thank you so much Kelly it is very kind of you to take the time to comment.

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Paul Butters 24 September 2015

Welcome to Poemhunter, Gail. Very edgy opening which must resonate with the reader.

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Liza Sudina 24 September 2015

too sad story, but written well!

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