Written for: Poets and Storytellers United (posted by Magaly) Weekly Scribblings #33: "swallow screams for dinner" (words by Chrissa Sandlin) Write a new poem or prose which includes the phrase, "swallow screams for dinner" He taunted her with words of abuse, in front of their children. She allowed him to make her feel like a worthless fool. She never knew when he would throw his food on the floor, claiming it inedible. One day she took the kids and left him. No longer would her throat tighten, and she have to swallow screams for dinner. https://poetsandstorytellersunited.blogspot.com/
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Wow.
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Thanks, Kathleen!
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Not sure if you given the wrong link – but perhaps not, as this could also be talking about the foundations that are laid. Certainly a great response to the ‘screams’ prompt.
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I messed up on that one, Rosemary. It was supposed to be a response to the ‘screams’ prompt. Thanks.
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My mom an we kids had this experience and lived with it during my earlier years of awareness of these things. But all of a sudden Dad had a change of life. We started going to church and to all but me he changed his attitude towards.
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I am so sorry you had to experience that. I wonder what made your father have that sudden change.
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Clear that throat; sing an aria. Nice write, SM. If only all husbands/fathers could change their tune…
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We need to educate couples.
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To escape from a cruel relationship is the best solution. Sadly many people have little understanding of love and caring.
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It’s amazing to me that someone can “make” a victim that easily.
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Brava!
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Thanks, Helen!
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There is nothing that feels so good as taking back one’s power and joy.
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Absolutely!
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Vivid, real, and above all she was very brave!
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Thanks, Margaret!
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