Domestic Violence Is A Big Secret

Daughters of the soil have for many years

On buckled knees shed blood and tears

Made excuses for their black and blue eyes

Excuses to cover up their domestic demise

She didn’t get the advantage to wear a cloak

The media had published a photo of her spirit, broke

It was like beating her over and over again

Completely taking advantage of all her pain

Violation of body hurts and so does violation of privacy

It was fair game to speak since she was a celebrity

Our society gives no privacy for those in the spotlight

Let up at no time and at difficult times, press on with might

Everyone was there for her, extremely supportive

No one though had the real comfort to give

Cause being humiliated like this is nothing you’re prepared for

Every woman knows it’s something they’ll always abhor

It does make you close to God to hush the fear

"Stronger, wiser and more aware"

“At some point you are there alone”

Being in that lonely place, all on your own

It can feel like a dream, a nightmare

Got little focus and you’ll thank God He is near

Secretive about domestic violence is quite the norm

Even the most talkative child is known to transform

Can’t tell others that mummy and daddy fight

Recurring blows and teenagers never talk, though it’s not right

Every situation can be a learning experience, a chance to grow

This taught her the big secret must be voiced for all women we know