Stay

He backhands you across the face
You spit blood onto the carpet
Only making him more angry
He calls you names
                                       Ugly
                                       Bitch
                                       Fat
                                       Cow
He pulls your hair and twists your arm backwards

And yet you stay

His angers dissipates as quickly as it appeared
He apologizes
Strokes your face
Kisses your tears
Holds your hand and kisses your wounds
                                       I'm sorry
                                       I love you
                                       You're beautiful
                                       Smart
                                       Talented
                                       Amazing

You know better
And yet you stay