The Colour Of Bruises

skinnyman
Author: skinnyman
Word Count: 28
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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 WMG

The 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 .

    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 .

    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

    MrTAH

    Yes, as your reply to Erika says “4 lines were enough”........well done friend…tobey

  • skinnyman replied

    thank you Tobey

  • Cassidy JK (Ra Or Emraeh)

    Cassidy JK (Ra...

    Much said with few words.

  • skinnyman replied

    thanks again C. your really going through them tonight lol

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