restraint

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as men, we need to do a better job of restraint

where a woman provokes you

pressing that same button repeatedly

to the level where it climaxes to its boiling point

it's not worth striking her across the face

what did you really gain?

your manhood, it was shattered like broken glass on the floor triggered by anger of  your woman

the only thing you profitted was wasted money in telling your life story to a counselor

about how you became a monster

if anything, just walk away

take deep breaths and put her in her place in a way that doesn't require brute force

easier said than done 

i understand completely

i get it

use your mind to intellectualize rather than your fist to desensitize 

where emotions have no remorse

only satisfaction was seeing how red your knuckles are

and bruises that foreshadows abuse all across her face

was it really worth it when you struck her

you now realize it

but its too late

 

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Comments

Soulae

Man, it truly takes a real man to write something like this, and to agree that abuse is never the way to go. I witnessed domestic abuse so I know it's never the right solution, never.

Great Job!

MVP-Most Valuable Poet

thank you ariel

the idea came from the ray rice (football player) incident

i wanted to raise awareness where you keep your hands to yourself; it goes both ways

i'm glad it inspired you to read my latest

let's collaborate on writing a poem together-what do u say?

Soulae

I'm down, it would be an honor to work with you.

What do you want to talk about?

MVP-Most Valuable Poet

how about the title "within you"

write a collaborative poem about not the outside surface, but what lies within you

what do u think about the idea?

Soulae

I love that idea. Do you have an email so I can send you my half of the piece when I'm done.

MVP-Most Valuable Poet

velezjrrobert@gmail.com

whats your email?

 

send me your verse and then i'll compliment the poem

Soulae

MVP-Most Valuable Poet

got it

let's connect via email

Sharnelle

Powerful topic. There is no excuse for domestic violence; like you said, it's hard sometimes, but find another outlet. You are great at what you do and I applaud your stance on the issue! 

MVP-Most Valuable Poet

thank you for the support

the idea is about respect

keep your hands to yourself

especially guys, we need to do a better job is showing restraint

check out my other poems

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