She walked up to him
She had to spend time with the family
She couldn’t see him tonight
He started screaming
She took a step back
Knowing
How he was
When mad
He grabbed her arm
Hurting her
She fought back the tears
It’s what he wants
He yelled
Shoving her back against the lockers
She lost it
She could fight no more
Instead she cried
Of heartbreak
He had sworn
Last time
Would be the last
She’d realized it wouldn’t
Do any good to promise
She’d have to regain her voice
For in the sight and sense
Of pain
Lost voice