She Did the Right Thing

He said she was pretty
He made her fall in love
They got married
Things were fine
For a bit...

It didn't take long
He burst out in rage
She was broken, he said
She believed this and lived with it
Daily violence was endured
Nothing can be done but stay silent
The fear instilled was unbearable
Silent was she for now

Until one day..
She fell pregnant
Did she want the same life for the bairn?

No.
As if reincarnated...
She vowed to break the chain
She hit him in the head
She knew this was wrong, fire fought fire
Run! Her heart said
She did..

She still loved him
Despite the pain she moved on
For the new life inside her

She knew she did the right thing
At last...