Prayer for Jane Doe

Prayer for Jane Doe
Copyright ©2005 Don
(This piece is especially dedicated to all women (Jane Doe)
involved in abusive relationships, but feel helpless or unable
to quit…..No one can put a stop to it but you.)

At this solemn moment
My soul endures emotional torment
Images flashing, one and then another
Oh how I love you, but you love another

I remember that cold rainy night
When I found you, cast out from a bloody fight
Your bruised face, split lip tell the tale
Shuffling along, tired, wet, dignity at the bottom of the scale

Back at my place, food in your belly, coffee in hand
You refuse to say, how it all came about
Washed, and dressed in my shirt, your beauty leaps out
Whao! I thought, as I tried to understand
Why any man in his sane mind would hurt you
Yet you lie for him, and protect him
Though he pummels you until your lights dim
I see other bruises, obviously this ordeal isn’t new

We became friends, soul mates, lovers too
Our lovemaking pure heavenly bliss
Magic in our every kiss
You said you love me, I believe you do

You know I’ll protect you
No hands that have touched and caressed you
Shall be raised against you ever again
For all eternity true to this vow I shall remain
Unlike the other, never will I neglect, or abuse you

I awake one morning and you’re gone
Your note says it all, to the woman beater you return
It was all your “fault”, yet he apologized
The error of his “temper” he has realized
This, for the fifth time in a couple of years
Downcast, my knees buckle, under the weight of my fears

Right here on my knees I’m curious
How long before he gets so furious
At something you say or do
And beats you till you’re black n blue

May the Lord open your heart, your eyes, and help you see
You don’t need him to be whatever you want to be
Help you hear beyond the shout and scream
Help you realise your self esteem