by James Lyons

Created on: March 30, 2009

Title: Out of the Fire

All that she wanted was someone to love her

It seemed fair to her and not too much to ask

With so much to give, though no halo above her

He said when they met he was up to the task.

Her infant dreams were so delicate, precious

To trust and find freedom by giving herself

Now redefined both by name and by purpose

She gave everything, put her dreams on the shelf.

He spoke with a strength and vulnerability

Feelings expressed let her view him within

He portrayed kindness and seeming humility

Traits she was sure could never leave him.

Their children just needed to be with their Daddy

She was content with the home where they lived

She never saw his eyes wander away from

The woman he pledged his devotion to give.

As waters receding from high on the shore

His love for her washed out to sea with the tide

She never believed he would give his love elsewhere

Nor witnessed his rage or his violent side.

Family and friends saw a beautiful painting

Whenever they opened their doors through the years

But she knew the truth and was patiently waiting

As he ruled with intimidation and fear.

He made her think that no other would want her

Her beauty eroded, to never return

Believing the lies as he cruelly would taunt her

Was a difficult lesson that she grew to learn.

They played their show daily for all who were near them

Few Broadway productions had shared such a run

Until she decided she wasn't an actress

And made up her mind, finally, it was done.

So she left him a note, took her kids and her keys

Left the house and her fears and embraced the unknown

A frail understanding of her capabilities

Needing a soil that would nourish their growth.

Fears that had handicapped now motivated

Family and friends saw this woman, now whole

With love and desire and dreams captivated

And finally love for herself, for her soul.

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