Abuse Poem by Madhu Smita

Is abuse only physical
Is it abuse only when scars show?
Or is it also abuse when someone doesn't let you grow
Is it abuse only when you raise your hand to hit?
Or is it also abuse when you are told what to eat and where to sit
Is it an abuse too when you're​ told that you are not worthy of respect
That you have been allowed to dress as you wish, go where you want
That your freedom is no more yours
Is it abuse too when someone tells you how much to laugh and when to talk?
Or is it only abuse when someone asks you to take a walk