It is the words whispered&

It is the words whispered 

In the dark of night 

Before light has touched the earth

By deceiving lips 

It is the words spoken 

Through gritted teeth 

As his fist connects with her face 

Leaving her to say she tripped 

It is the lies that surround you 

like water 

and you are drowning 

from this type of pain

This is not love 

Love is a motherholding her daughter

As her face fills with tears

her heart fills despair

her soul with pain

Love is a friend who is present

who listens with great intent 

who gives more than take

who does not not know the evil of the world 

Love is his hands holding yours

Carefully tracing the scars

where others had caused you pain 

making you believe life does get better 

Because I love you is not an excuse 

But an explanation of selflessness