Bound


Beaten
And bruised
Mistreated
Misused
Emotional scars
That don't fade away
Physical scars
Fading with each passing day
Unfortunate you'd think
I couldn't run and hide
He took a part of my self-esteem
He took a part of my pride
Some may say I was crazy
To stay in a situation like that
But each time I would leave
He'd find a way to bring me back
Afraid to leave
Even more afraid to stay
Emotionally trapped
I knew no other way


~Madonna C. Jackson~
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