Even though

This piece explores the heartfelt musings of a woman in an abusive marriage. It highlights the reasons she stayed for all the 'wrong reasons'...

Even though he knocked me down unconscious 
I believed I could 'love' the abuse out of him
Yes it might not seem like it 
But love they say conquers all

Even though he forcefully had his way each night
I believed I deserved it
I must have stressed him out
Because I am 'his' anyways
His 'will' before mine 

Even though my black eye got darker
I'd rather take the blows inorder to shield the children 
Cos I've got nothing else to offer...
His funds and roof will compensate 

Even though I now lay down 6-feet under
At least I didn't 'break' my home
I didn't break away from him
I stayed because the devil you know is better...
Better than an Angel unknown 

Written by: Bunmi Jules




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  1. Bunmi JulesOctober 6, 2022 at 10:37 AM

    What's your view about this literary piece?

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    1. AnonymousOctober 17, 2022 at 7:45 PM

      Stockholm Syndrome is not a sickness in our part of the world. It is an expected trait of the "good wife". Till death do us part never sounded so true.

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    2. Bunmi JulesOctober 19, 2022 at 4:22 PM

      I felt that! You are most definitely right... seems the wedding vows needs to be amended, cos death shouldn't be the only option to leave a marriage that has broken down irretrievably!

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