Abused

You deserved it he says
and justifies
Quoting scriptures and verses
to support his lies

You hide the bruises
And cry the tears
If you leave now
You’ve wasted all the years

You said the vow
And want to keep
This is your life now
That is what you fear

Forever after
you will live
in the shadow of
That fear

But it was your fault
he said.