Shattered glass,
Cigarette ash,
Muffled cries for help in pain,
Cries in vain,
Boots running for the door,
Her body could take no more,
Face broken bruised,
Not the first time abused,
Husband smelled of beer,
Asked forgiveness and shed many tears.
Mahfooz Ali
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/broken-woman/
