Escape

This Is Not Love
Written By Jeanine M. Gervais
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Looking through this window

Drowning in a river of tears

My bruises begin to show

Silenced by my fears

Looking at this door

How can I hide?

I cannot take anymore

Wondering what is outside.

Looking at my face

I no longer recognize

I cannot stay in this place

I am tired of the lies.

Looking deep inside

I feel guilt and shame

Yet I have no pride

Myself I blame.

Looking in my empty purse

My emotional scars take shape

Every day is my worst

As I plan my escape.

Jeanine M. Gervais

Jeanine M. Gervais is a native of the beautiful twin island of Trinidad and Tobago. She resides in southern Trinidad. Jeanine started writing poetry in primary school to express her feelings about issues in her life and society. An avid reader of different genre. She believes through artistic expression social issues can be highlighted and addressed. A lifelong learner, a lover of creative arts, a sister, an aunt, a friend, poet and short story writer. A woman of deep faith that believes in justice, equity and equality for all. She sees Caribbean Feminist Stories as a platform to address and highlight gender injustice and inequality. As well as to educate, empower and enrich the lives of others on gender related topics

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