A Woman's Prayer

A Woman’s Prayer
By Rebekah Hixon

Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray for my life I yearn to keep
He just beat me black and blue; He holds me down and bites me too.

It happens too much; when will it end
He’s much too strong; I can’t defend.

If I deserve this, what did I do?
He has my heart; I’m always true.

I never argue; the fights I dread
His fists rip thru me; He wants me dead.

I sit in silence; dripping blood down my face
With tears in my eyes; I await his embrace.

He’s always sorry; won’t happen again
His touch now softer; this is the end.

His snores means it’s over; atleast for the night
Tomorrow is a new day; yet another fight.

With fear in my soul and pain in my heart
Is this what they mean by “til death do us part”?

I don’t want to die; I can’t live this way
I want it to end…to just go away.

I ache all over, from my head to my feet
If I move I will wake him, I don’t want to be beat.

Now I lay me down to sleep, I must be strong- I will not weep.
My strength must help me live through the night
 I pray for courage with all my might.

Lord please help me walk away; Please let me live another day
He’ll eventually kill me, this I know
But I love him Lord, please help me let go.

My prayers go unanswered; I begin to weep
My heart beats get softer; I slowly die in my sleep.