pain....

We laid down and discussed the future.. I shared my ideas, he joked about it! I was hurt, he did not try to be encouraging in any way...
I expressed my displeasure, said a few words, the tears rolled, tempers flared, then a slap!
I reeled in shock and confusion, my lover! I couldn't even look at him.. hurting tears flowed.
my joy now my pain..
No one understood! Voices echoed 'he's no good' 'how dare he hit you' 'leave him, that's how it starts'. I looked at them through tears, this is my baby, he couldnt  hurt a fly, he's harmless, he's not a violent person.
Sleep eluded. and I said a prayer to God, he assured me everything will be fine. I will be strong and face my fears. The woman in me is a fighter.