18 fights
18 sleepless nights.
18 bruises on her skin
18 that were left deep within.
18 thought she was alright
18 didn't care to hear the fight.
18 days she pleaded God to take her away
18 days she waited for her savior from the pain.
18 nights she felt the fear
everytime that he came near.
18 hours later she left his domain
18 blocks later she felt the shame
So she turns back.
18 steps to the door
18 bruises more
18 bones broken in her hand
18 couldn't understand.
Suddenly, the pain ended.
18 was over
18 fears were lost
18 pains were relived
18 things she left behind
18 bloodstains on the floor
18 dollars by the door
18 hopes
18 dreams
and one man who was put to justice.