Trapped?
We live on a mountain,
Right at the top.
There's a beautiful view
From the top of the mountain.
Every morning, I walk towards the edge
And throw little things off...
Like: Car parts, bottles, and cutlery
Or whatever I find lying around.
It's become a habit,
A way to start the day.
I go through all this
Before you wake up
So I can feel happier
To be safe up here with you.
I go through all this
Before you wake up
So I can feel happier
To be safe up here with you.
It's early morning.
No one is awake.
I'm back at my cliff,
Still throwing things off.
I listen to the sounds they make
On their way down.
I follow with my eyes 'til they crash.
I imagine what my body would sound like
Slamming against those rocks...
And when it lands
Will my eyes be closed or open?
I go through all this
Before you wake up
So I can feel happier
To be safe up here with you.
I go through all this
Before you wake up
So I can feel happier
To be safe up here with you.
I go through all this
Before you wake up
So I can feel happier
To be safe up here with you.
Safe up, safe up (au fin)
Lyrics Copyright Bjork/Elektra/WEA 1995
Domestic violence not only emotonally imprisons people, but it can be deadly. If you or a friend feel like you're trapped in an abusive relationship, REACH OUT. People are willing to help and there's nothing wrong in asking for help. Love heals, doesn't injure, and only hurts when it ends, but sometimes the end of love is a new, healthy beginning because if it's not reciprocal, it's not really love... If you feel trapped, PLEASE seek counseling, call a friend, or you're more than welcome to e-mail me and I'll keep everything in confidence.
posted by Nightfly at 6:16 AM
3 Comments:
I couldn't agree with you more on this Blog entry, Nightfly.
Domestic violence comes in many forms: physical, verbal, emotional, sexual, and even spiritual. And, although it's not as widely reported or discussed, domestic violence can happen against men as well.
Abusers, in whatever guise they assume, are often con artists, manipulative, and deceitful, yet most victims don't even realize the trap they have found themselves in until it's too late.
Unfortunately, because these people tend to be manipulative and coldly calculating, perpetrators of domestic violence can sometimes appear to the victim as people they can trust or with whom they have a "special" bond because of alleged similar circumstances.
Sad to say, quite often an abuser is able to insinuate himself (or herself, as the case may be) into the victim's life in such a way that they soon control all facets of that person's life, emotions, and ways of thinking. Eventually, the victim loses their own self-identity and self esteem; eventually blaming themselves for what is occuring. Sadly, a significant percentage of domestic violence victims see themselves as "deserving" of this abuse, in whatever form it may occur.
Quite often, domestic violence occurs without anyone outside of that relationship being none the wiser. It's hidden, as if it's a dirty little secret or something to be ashamed of, which is just not the case.
If you need help, please reach out. There are plenty of people to call and agencies who will lend assistance and be there for you.
Life is just too short and too precious. Think of yourself ... and of those who love you.
Excellent entry, Nightfly.
Thanks, M.o.M. It's an issue which need constant attention and is all too often forgotten.
"Needs," not need. Stupid typos! grrrrr
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