Strength

She tries to be strong, emotions rampant and undefined
Her hope and her trust, abused and undermined.
Strength of character, agony of love
"Father, strengthen my will," she whispers above.

She dreads tomorrow, once more to be alone
Almost against her will, she picks up the phone.
Trembling fingers, cold buttons touch,
"Why is she doing this? He hurt her so much."

Would she trade dignity, for one so weak?
Would she turn a blind eye, be so timid and weak?
Mind and heart struggle, fear versus pride.
The battle rages, deep down inside.

Back and forth it goes, debated at length,
Until exhausted, but with just enough strength.
To make her decision, emotions under control,
She hangs up the phone, onward she will go.

 

 Russ Pergram