Glint of excitement, nerves in her eyes
He is here
Another she wants us to embrace, accept, welcome
There he is
Clad in colours at the door, wine in hand
Here he is
Charming her, showering her in love
He is here
Promising not to hurt her again
There he is
Fist in her jaw
Here he lives
Charging into lives, taking over
He is here
Smashing her face
There he is
Drunk, shouting, creating destruction
Here he is, in our home
Pushing my brother away
He is here
One male left in the house
There he is
Controlling her every move
Here he lives
Battered black and blue
She is not here
Fragile, shattered, exhausted
Where is she
Forgiving him
Who is she?
Begging, pleading lets leave
She will not go
Confidence she held high has left
She is scared, she is drained
Crying, screaming with fear and rage
She is left
I escape