Did You See?

Did you see her today, as she walked your way?

Head down, shuffling feet, trying not to be seen

Not saying a word, although longing to be heard

Misery, apathy, begging, praying to be set free

 
                                           From the prison she’s in, looking out from within

Frightened, afraid to live, but more afraid to die

Crushed, bruised, battered, youthful dreams shattered

Prince Charming, happily ever after, to her all a lie

                                            It’s your fault says he, she knows that can’t be

He belittles, abuses, ‘til she assumes his disgrace

Outlook hopeless and grim, terrified of him

What to do? Should she tell? Where to go to be safe?

                                                No family or friends, took time to see within

Beyond the smile, see her pain and suffering

The neighbors next door, choosing to ignore

The screams, the bruises, the endless fighting

                                              Did you hear her today, what she had to say?

Timidly speaking, daring to trust and confide

What was she told? “You just have to be bold!

Stand your ground, don’t back down, don’t hide!”

                                            Did you see her today, as she walked your way?

In the door, up the aisle, and right past your pew

This her very last hope, no longer able to cope

Did you notice? Feel her pain? What did you do?

 
                                           Did you see her today, as she was carried away?

Beaten, lying on a gurney, covered with a sheet

“I love you,” Jesus said, as she took her last breath

No more pain, suffering – in death set free

                                                  Do I see them walk by, hearing their cry?

The lost, broken-hearted, battered, abused

God, please help me see, those in front of me

Share Your heart, Your love, so they may see You.

                                         For you see, she was me, I was she, though set free

For I didn’t die, no not I, I survived, I’m alive!

                                                                   Thank you, Jesus!

By Leola Ogle-please do not use without permission.  If you are in abusive situation, or know someone that is, please seek help, or offer help.