For every wound there is a scar and every scar tells a story, a story that says...    

    I Survived!

I Survived!

I am a daughter, sister, wife and mother

not a servant, skivvy or a punch bag

for I have emotions, feelings and a heart

I`m a human being and not here to brag

for we came together through our passion

wanting to build a better life as a team

but sadly this haven didn`t last long

as behind closed doors I was left to scream

then I learnt to wear my makeup thicker

to hide the bruises that were rained down on me

outside the house, I held my head up high

I was the matriarch of my family

whatever was done to me...I would survive

finding the help needed I would have my day

I would come through all this hell in the end

just had to find the courage to walk away

domestic violence is found behind closed doors

I`m so glad I managed to work out just how

to start to rebuild my life once again

I am at peace with my family now

sadly domestic violence is still here

but with help and support, we can open the door!

I am glad I managed to work out just how

to start to rebuild my life and smile more

(C) Lissie Bull 2015

I was very happy to have this poem included in an amazing anthology to bring awareness of all those suffering Domestic Violence.   "Shout Out"  was published in 2015 and has been a wonderful success and is available on Amazon