she was broken
alone and suffering
strangled cries wrecked through her strained soul
piercing, yet muffled
silently, she reluctantly fought
she’s been through hell
she’s been brave
strong, yet felt so powerless
she’s contemplated
decided to stay, and not leave
waiting, hanging by a single thread
a thread so thin
she persevered
pushed through stifling and excruciating pain
she’s tried
last night, she surrendered