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Abuse

March 22, 2011

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Black eyes
Bruised face
Broken ribs
Your loving touch

Fear
Pain
Abuse
My happy home

911 call
Arrest
Restraining order
My love note

Trial
Sentence
Prison
My freedom

©Susie Clevenger 2011

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