Don't Tie Me Down Poem by Joanie Tarr

Thanks Edward. In case you were wondering, it actually has a double meaning... I was referring to both the dying of something inside when you realize how much control you've given to someone who keeps hurting you, as well the old One step at a time but implying that it is much more difficult to pick yourself up after an abusive relationship than people think. For the first while you are hanging in the balance, somewhere between giving up completely and finding the strength to fight back, by surviving. It's always wonderful when someone catches the one piece of my work that has the most meaning. Please feel free to let me know what you think of any of my work.