This is a poem that I entered into a poetry contest, and it won the Grand Prize. A publishing package. My book "VICTIM! VICTORIOUS"!By Antoinette Denise Johnson
is scheduled for release in January 2009



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LOVE YOU TO DEATH

The first time he hits you isn’t the first time he’s abused you.
First he called you names, controlled and verbally misused you.

You think it’s cute that he wants you all to himself,
That is until, you somehow totally lose yourself.

Look in the mirror, unrecognized reflection,
For true love, you’ve mistaken deception!

He does not love you; he’s just a control freak!
To make himself feel stronger, he makes you feel weak!

So weak, that you’ve lost all your self esteem!
Where is the love now?…merely a pipe dream.

But he’s just a sociopath, who just loves to charm.
Wait until he kisses, you while twisting your arm!

Wait until he pushes you into the tub on your back!
Wait until you land so hard you feel your tailbone crack!

While you’re on the phone talking to 9-1-1!
He boldly puts to your temple a loaded 45 gun!

Trust me, it’s not cool begging and pleading for your life!
To the man who asked you to “lovingly” be his wife.

The honeymoon is the “I’m sorry’s and “See what you made me do’s”
Only until the next time he blackens and blues you!

Please, for your children, you have to plan to get away!
The cycle will just continue if you decide to stay.

The kids will grow up and think that love hurts-
Falling in love with someone who treats them like dirt.

You must plan, save some money, pack a bag!
Hindsight is 20/20, you saw the red flags!

His subtle manipulation “Baby stay home with me tonight!”
With full blinders on you sweetly say “Alright.”

Don’t just wait around for him to suddenly change.
Before then, you’ll find out he’s completely deranged!

Please make an escape plan without him knowing,
Or six feet under is the only place you’ll be going!
By Antoinette Denise Johnson

"VICTIM! VICTORIOUS!"
www.soulasylumpoetry.com
Copyright © 2008
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A message to an Angel..Dearest Antoinette words are the most powerful Agent for change in this Life..I am delighted to welcome you into my Life as a friend..And your Poem is sure to touch many bound in this prison of Abuse and Violence..It is so refreshing to see and hear Women begin to seek their Freedom from this form of domestic tyranny..With all My respect and sincerity for a Poetic piece well done..
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Thank you so much Madeenah Unfortunately there are more women out there who are in situations such as those that we have been through. Domestic Violence is beginning to become so prevalent in teenagers as well. My goal is to let the young ladies especially know that they deserve more out of life, and no matter what your abuser tells you, you are beautiful, and you have self-worth, and you need to find a safe way out, not only for yourself, but so that you can be okay for your children, if you're a parent. Thank you, love ya too!~angel
Antoinette, this is wonderful piece of work that should be passed on to others. It could be the fuel
that someone needs to just GET OUT!!! The arts is a beautiful thang, because it reaching the soul to many
and ways we can not imagine. I wish you very well on your journey. Thanks you for sharing and thank you
for your compassion.
Thank you Floyd for doing what you do!~God Bless You!~angel

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