taking it back

You had the power

to crush me

bring me to my knees.

You used to have

a grip on me

No one would believe

You used to stomp

on my spirit

never let it soar.

You used to hold

me captive

couldn't walk out the door.

You don't have

that strength

I once thought you had.

You are pitiful

and weak

poor excuse for a man.

I've walked away

freed the chains

regained my strength

I am the one

with the power

you can't hold me down any more.

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Deb J. May 3, 2007, 9:53pm EDT

Very, very good Sue! I loved the empowering message!

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Apryl Just Apryl May 3, 2007, 9:55pm EDT

You Go Girl!! I love to see power in poetry!!!

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Paula Love May 3, 2007, 9:58pm EDT

been there done that... love does come around again

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Sue D. May 3, 2007, 9:58pm EDT

Can you hear me roar! Thanks April and Deb

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Lisa J May 3, 2007, 10:31pm EDT

Great!!! I love the power in it.

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Howard b. May 3, 2007, 10:54pm EDT

Hi Sue , No woman should feel that she is controled by any man. I also feel that a man and a woman are equal. I do believe I might a little whiped.lol. But I've been married 26 years now. And she still keeps me. I hope you are happier now. It sounds like you are. So way to go Sue.

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Sue D. May 3, 2007, 11:01pm EDT

You are a lucky man Howard. I am sure that your belief that your wife is an equal partner is one of the reasons you have remained married for so many years. Bravo to you.

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Matt O. May 3, 2007, 11:17pm EDT

POWERFUL

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Alicia Storey May 4, 2007, 2:07am EDT

wow well put

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Maria G. May 4, 2007, 12:53pm EDT

I can certainly relate to the sentiment. Very well put. Excellent write! More power to you!

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Karl Leuba May 4, 2007, 5:44pm EDT

A tribute to the strength of the human soul. Stay strong.

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Sue D. May 4, 2007, 10:30pm EDT

Maria, thank you so much for the comment. I hope you feel strong too.

Thank you Karl and the nice comment. Thanks Alicia and Matt

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DragonSoul !. May 5, 2007, 2:24am EDT

Liberating and empowering; two qualities that every woman should posess to avoid falling prey to those that would seek domination over them. I'm glad the subject of your poem finally regained control of her own destiny.

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