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M-I-R-I-E-L — His Hands

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Description His Hands

His hands, they never hit me sober.
His hands, they never marked my face.
I would rather be blind than see him treat me that way.
I would rather be deaf than hear that sound.
Like a pistol cracking, as the spirit breaks
and love comes tumbling down.

He learned it from his father, and from his father's wife.
He learned from the preacher who told her they were married for life.
And if I'd had his children, they might have learned from me.
I finally ran when I saw that his hands would sign that legacy.

So come all you pretty women who think that you're too smart
and learn from one who loved a damaged heart.
There are some things you can gamble.
There are some things you can change
but you can't change a man with the law in his hand.
It's like trying to drown the rain


Artist.Composer: Janis Ian
Album: Breaking Silence


October is "Domestic Violence Awareness" month.


Domestic violence occurs across the world, in various cultures, and affects people across society, irrespective of economic status. It is perpetrated by, and on, both men and women, and occurs in same-sex and opposite-sex relationships. 40-60% of men and women who abuse other men or women also abuse their children.

If you are (or know someone who is) a victim of abuse, please contact your local crisis centre for assistance. The cycle of violence must be broken.


My thanks for the wonderful stock go out to:

Models:

.....Cower

.....WS2

Background: .....Empty Room 7

Texture: .....Texture 1

Bruises:

....Bruise

....9mm stock 50

....Bruise




I give permission to

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to display my work in their galleries.
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Comments: 17

Creativesm75 [2020-12-27 18:17:11 +0000 UTC]

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heartofwings [2010-04-11 04:11:23 +0000 UTC]

featured here:
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M-I-R-I-E-L In reply to heartofwings [2010-10-02 02:13:36 +0000 UTC]

My thanks are late but heartfelt - thank you!

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AndreaRN5278 [2009-10-02 01:49:43 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely heart-wrenching, and hit very close to home for me. I wish all people would realize this and free themselves from their perpetrators. But, it is so hard for so many reasons.

You did a wonderful job with this deviation. Thank you so much for posting it.

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M-I-R-I-E-L In reply to AndreaRN5278 [2009-10-03 22:07:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the kind words, Andrea. It means a lot to me, as well. And I hope that whatever it was in your life that made this strike a chord with you is far behind, and that life is being good to you.

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AndreaRN5278 In reply to M-I-R-I-E-L [2009-10-03 23:01:41 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome! And, yes, what happened is all in the past. Life is being very good to me, and I am enjoying every minute of it!

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M-I-R-I-E-L In reply to AndreaRN5278 [2009-10-04 14:40:47 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad to hear that, hon.

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JenniferHealy [2009-06-19 18:16:09 +0000 UTC]

This piece makes me think of my mother. Very moving. Its a shame that too many are filled with apathy when it comes to this subject.

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M-I-R-I-E-L In reply to JenniferHealy [2009-07-22 01:53:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, hon. I hope your mom is safe & happy now and I definitely agree with you. (And I'm sorry for the late reply ).

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Tammara [2008-01-28 20:25:06 +0000 UTC]

I went through this for 7 years. The last time I seen my ex-husband he stabbed my hand to the top of a coffee table. I carry the scares in more than one way. This piece made me cry. But not just because it brought back memories but also because of how happy I am that I got out before he killed me. Now I'm married to a gentle man that would never touch me in anger.

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Jenna-Rose [2007-11-29 16:14:17 +0000 UTC]

Very strong piece..

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PenelopeT [2007-11-06 17:57:07 +0000 UTC]

Incredible!

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brutalbich [2007-10-23 21:36:41 +0000 UTC]

this is truly incredible, very moving and powerful!!

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erikakochanski [2007-10-16 10:14:37 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that's amazing hunni ... and a powerful message! ~E.

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suzukipwnstheworld [2007-10-16 08:00:34 +0000 UTC]

the mesage is shown very clearly^^ great job

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ImaginedMoments [2007-10-16 03:59:59 +0000 UTC]

Evocative and powerful imagery, words and message, bravo!

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sammykaye1 [2007-10-16 02:44:17 +0000 UTC]

So sad this work, but you get the point across beautifully.

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