The Colour Of Bruises
9.08.09
Written a few days ago, this resounds with the theme of violent domestic abuse
The Colour Of Bruises belongs to the following groups:
! Creative Writing & Poetry !, All Around the Styles, All Out Emotion, Core [C.O.R.E], Freedom In Words & Art, Love Bullets, Midnight Ramblers, The Art of Pain, Up & Coming Writers and WMGThe black and the blue colour of bruises
Makes me wary of you and your abuses
Purple and yellow of a tenderised heart
Ever watchful in the dark
bill bell
I’ve seen that,( I have four sisters and have seen their struggles at times).
skinnyman replied
It’s hard to see in ones you love, ta bill
Kristin Reynolds
Ah, yes, i know this well. As do many, and can relate. love, K :)
skinnyman replied
I’m sorry you and so many others do xx
Lisa Jewell
This makes me angry and sad….you’ve conveyed domestic violence, very well.
xxxx
skinnyman replied
thank you lisa, your empathy does you credit. xxxx
Leda D
a painful sad piece, so much emotion in four lines. love it
skinnyman replied
thank you Leda D, glad you felt what I was trying to convey. :)
happyfeet5
There are many tale tale sgins of abuse. There are physical and emotional abuse. YOu put it out in this message. Iris
skinnyman replied
thank you Iris. My piece does not expicitly express either, it can apply to both as you imply.:)
JRGarland
You have captured the ugliness of abuse in so few words. Well written.
skinnyman replied
thank you JR, your comments are most welcomed. P
Erika .
Oh Peter….this is so powerful. x
skinnyman replied
thank you so much Erika. I find more power in fewer words. 4 lines were enough. xx
Shoaib .
short and succinct… a lot of imagery and meaning in a few words.
great job
skinnyman replied
ta shoaib, and a fav too, cheers mate…:)
MrTAH
Yes, as your reply to Erika says “4 lines were enough”........well done friend…tobey
skinnyman replied
thank you Tobey
Cassidy JK (Ra...
Much said with few words.
skinnyman replied
thanks again C. your really going through them tonight lol