She married a bully

She married a bully
for she could not see
all the signs and warnings
from those who did see.

She preferred to ignore
the rudeness to waiters
if a meal was cold,
and to those he thought
were completely wrong.

The lack of compassion
for those who are in pain, 
or respect for his elders
– including herself –
should have told her something
how long would it take?

Then she started feeling
the weight of his words
finding a new path
to her weary own heart.

He grabbed on to others 
trying hard to float
she was more than tired
but managed to soar. 

Watching from the distance 
empowering her soul
could live there forever
standing by the shore.

© Irene Z, 2019.