The Battered Woman Poem by Elizabeth Padillo Olesen
The Battered Woman
It is not the first time
that you land in a hospital
Here silently you lie down
with the blue marks on your
face, your arms and legs.
This time you are staying
for some more days and weeks
You have broken your feet.
It is not the first time
That you come here
And you call for help
from the monster you live with
who when drunk, beats you
like a horrible beast.
You have called for police
He has been put in prison
for a number of days
to pay for the price
of your awful bruises
But after a short while
You invite him again
to a toast of glasses of wine
in your memorial nights
only to batter you
again and again without limit.
But you continue to be with him
in spite of the many torments
you have received.
All too common an occurrence - women need to make a stand against this kind of treatment and remember their self respect. They should not be afraid to seek help. Well expressed.
Thomas, it is indeed very difficult to break the chain. A way of dealing with the situation is unconditional love to the woman we want to be freed from violence. But often we do not have much time to give because in our personal life we too, have our own concerns that need undivided attention. Drunkenness is also a societal problem which I believe any government must have the political will to deal with. Thank you so much for your response.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
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4/25/2024 9:29:22 PM # 1.0.0.1119
Dear Vakeriem thajnk you so much for your response. Yes, women need to stand for their rights but some women are not strong enough to defend themselves, that is why we need solidarity, or groups that can support the suffering women.