Strength in the weakness

As I stand in front of the bathroom sink, staring into the mirror                      
Looking at the monster which stands before it  
Lips swollen and cracked, one eye can't even open  
           
My body spray painted all over in red, black and blue            
The latest masterpiece of my lover's creation  
The fist viciously pounds into me forming rainbows and purple mountains onto my skin    

The leather strap tingles my imagination as I escape into my subconscious                
There I hide as my eye swells shut ignoring my circumstance                      
But a sudden kick in the stomach brings me back to the moment                        

My clothes torn and shredded, leaving me with little dignity                  
The blade pressed against my throat as fear overcomes me                        
As I lay there submissive, kisses are planted across my face                        

My skin burns with the mixture of sweat and blood                        
With my will taken and spirit broken the violation begins                      
The movements are slow and purposeful as I reluctantly participate                            

I can feel the passion in every motion            
My body betrays me as it convulses  in pleasure  
Lifeless, dazed and confused I lay there lost in my self-respect                        

Questioning my tolerance of this systematic violence and abuse                      
Hands gripped on my throat denying me a peaceful moment                    
I don't know what brings out the rage in U      

And marriage shouldn't be this way at all            
But who can U tell and what can U do                        
About the woman U love is abusing U