Silent Abuse Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Sing-songing rhythmic music soothing an interior spirit even
though life is falling apart from within physically, having
no care, being tossed aside as if of no matter.

Of no concern to anyone on this earth, feeling empty and
abandoned, left by the wayside by someone who claims to love
me and never shows it at all.

Disregarding my concerns and health to put himself first all
the time, going without eating, not even thinking that may-
be I would be hungry.

Yet, he cooks for himself, eats constantly, no thought of
giving me anything, like a glutton eating everything in
sight, leaving not a scrap for me to nibble on even.