Recommended for you

Start writing a post

Health and Wellness

The 'Perfect' Couple Behind Closed Doors

But behind the door of a place as safe as home, a monster comes loose.

Courtney Elise Hagen

Oct 17, 2016

North Dakota State University

The 'Perfect' Couple Behind Closed Doors

Rotary Club of Sebastopol Sunrise

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month so I am going to share with you all the first poem I ever wrote. I am just letting everyone know there is a Trigger Warning on this piece.

A perfect couple

A boy and a girl

Yet so much is hidden

Behind two giant smiles

No one’s concerned

Nor do they pose any questions

Everyone thinks they’re happy

They all think he is perfect

That may be true

In public that is

But behind the door

Of a place as safe as home

A monster comes loose

He screams

She cries

His fist makes contact

With her pretty eyes

Once he’s passed out

She sits in fear

Wonders what to do next

As she silently relives the previous events

She locks the door

Grabs a blade

Gently runs it across

Her freshly bruised skin

The crimson red

Making a pool in the sink

She washes her wound

Cleans up her pain

As the sun rises

She prepares for another day

Long sleeves, Band-Aids, Pants, and Shoes

Also the makeup

To cover the bruise

She walks out the door

She puts on a smile

Ready to start another day

Of being the perfect couple

-CH

Report this Content

This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.

Lifestyle

10 Truths About Being In A Sorority

(For Girls Who Are Interested In Greek Life)

LaGrange College

333

Rebekah Lee

I remember my freshman year oh so well. I remember feeling terrified the night before orientation. The one thing that I dreaded the most was not the new people, the new environment, or even the academic pressure. I was dreading having to talk to sorority girls about Recruitment. I remember cutting off and avoiding any Rho Gamma/Panhellenic Officer that came my way during First Week. I looked at them like they had asked me to cut my arm off whenever they asked me if I wanted to rush. To be honest, I did not even know what rush was, but I knew that I did NOT want to be a part of it. To me, it was dumb. It was a waste of money. It was a waste of my time.

And guess what? I did not rush my freshman year. I spent the first half of my freshman year isolating myself from everyone on campus. I spent all of my time in the library, and then (since I was a commuter) went back home once my work was finished.

Keep Reading...Show less

sorority life

Entertainment

10 Must Watch Shows During Winter Break

You've gotta do something.

Grand Canyon University

Netflix

Now that the semester is over, you are probably wondering what your purpose of life is beside writing essays and constantly studying. Breaks give you time for some rest and relaxation, and what better way to relax than cuddling with some hot cocoa and some Netflix. Here is a list compiled of shows that must make it into your binge watching sessions, with the website in which you can find it. Enjoy!

Keep Reading...Show less

must watch

Adulting

The Struggles of Being A Last Semester Senior, As Told By Michael Scott

25 reasons your last semester in college is the best and worst time of your life

Truman State University

1263

The day you walked onto your school's campus for the first time you were scared, excited, and unsure of how the next four years of your life were going to turn out. You doubted it would go fast and even though you weren't positive about what your future plans would hold, you had plenty of time. You figured out your major, added a minor or two, joined a handful of organizations and all of the sudden you're here. Your final semester of undergrad. Now you've got 25 problems and graduation is only one.

Keep Reading...Show less

last semester

Student Life

Syllabus Week At UD Explained By "The Office"

"The Office" understands the struggle of the first week back from winter break.

University of Dayton

1042

January 19th is the first day of the second semester at the University of Dayton, and students couldn't be more excited. However, the excitement that students are experiencing may be short-lived once they see what this semester's courses will entail. Although students will be happy to be back at Dayton, they may realize this semester will be more difficult than they predicted. Here are some things that happen during syllabus week explained by " The Office."