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Purple-and-black
Broken lips, bruised face;
dislocated hips, slow pace.

Wild, unkempt hair;
tired, slouched on chair.

Black lines, under the eyes,
tear stains, from cries.

Despite the abuse, still confused,
uncertain, not definite.

The image in the mirror,
makes her quiver.

She's all purple-and-black,
yet she decides to stay back.

Weeks later, headlines,
reads, a young woman dies

17.09.21
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© Lucy Iga Kepi