Domestic Questions

He used his hands
to show her
against
her face
against
her ribs
against
her chest
and her pain did not matter

It started
with an open hand
until her tears
begged for a closed fist
at least that's how he justified it

Her faults did this
his screams explained
as she covered herself
hoping he'd stop
“please stop”

Being torn
between love
and fear
keeps the door
too far away to open
but,
will the children walk in?
Do they hear us?
Do they know?
Does he know
how much his love hurts?

Omg where did this come from?
Any abuse, be it psychological or physical, she and the children need to leave.
Where a man leads his family, is not always the good, healthy path.