Her Cries Went Unheard

A poem of domestic violence.

Pamela J. Nikodem, MS
Nov 4 · 2 min read

She cried into her pillow at night

alone in her fear, pulling in air to silence the breathing.

She stopped her shaking by deeper breaths,

alone in her fear, scared he’d awaken with her moving.

She woke later in the morning, after she knew he was gone.

Pamela J. Nikodem, MS

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Masters Graduate in Psychology, Counseling, Addictions. — Motivational and Relationship Coach — Writer, Reader, Dreamer — Hope Creator. ❤POMpoet❤

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