Was I wrong?
An ode to the victims of domestic violence
Was I wrong to look the way I do?
Was I wrong the way I spoke to you?
Was I wrong the way I styled my hair?
Was I wrong to choose the clothes I wear?
Was I wrong to have a friend or two?
Was I wrong to live my life for you?
Was I wrong to give you all my love?
Was I wrong to think that was enough?
Was I wrong to laugh when you weren’t there?
Was I wrong to cry in quiet despair?
Was I wrong to feel so painfully low?
Was I wrong to wish you’d let me go?
Was I wrong to loathe that first assault?
Was I wrong to think it’s not my fault?
Was I wrong to trust your tearful eyes?
Was I wrong to fall for all your lies?
Was I wrong I didn’t walk away?
Was I wrong to fear you every day?
Was I wrong to let you bring me down?
Was I wrong to forgive you one more time?
Was I wrong to say I’ll take no more?
Was I wrong to rise up from the floor?
Was I wrong to find my inner strength?
Was I wrong to finally ask for help?
Was I wrong?
No… you were right!