A Rising Moon on Domestic Violence

By Elizabeth Blade

A Rising Moon on Domestic Violence is a powerful set of poems with words from the heart. Written in a poetic manner from a tortured place set in the writer's soul, it takes the readers on a journey of sadness, but it uplifts the voice of advocacy to be against such senseless and mindless violence. Page after page, it will make you feel emoti

• Language: English
• Publisher: White Light Publishing
• Release date: Feb 23, 2017
• ISBN: 9780648002642

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c Dedication c

This book is dedicated to you.

To the survivors of the silent ones gone before us;

we are YOUR voice.

Contents

Cannot Undo

Wondering When, Wondering Why

Tell Me Mummy Part One

Tell Me Mummy Part Two

Were You With Me

To You

I Sit

I Need You

It Needs To End

c Acknowledgments c

First of all, I would like to acknowledge my parents Betty and Eric, without your love and support this would not be possible.

Mum, I know you are shining down from me in heaven every day. I love you and miss you so very much.

To my father, Eric, who has suffered so much over the past couple of years, you have been a rock for me and I will always admire your strength and courage. Thank you for being the father that you are.

To my grandparents, Vincent and Jean, how I miss you both terribly. I will always miss you and I think of you every day. To my dearest Grandpa Vincent, thank you so much for the encouragement you have given me when it came to my dreams and my writing. You’ll always be in my heart Nanna and Grandpa.

To my brother, Tom, thank you for the endless supplies of cup of teas and for listening to the words I write. (Nice going Frank) Ha-Ha

To my in-laws, Barry and Sue, I thank you so much for being so supportive, your kindness and love is so welcoming and I thank you both for your support.

To Deb, thank you for always being a positive word in my ear. I will never forget your encouragement and your support.

To my wonderful husband, Cobra, words cannot describe the way you make me feel. I am so lucky to have found a love like yours. Your support and edging me on to never give up will always be in my heart. Thank you so much. I love you.

To my wonderful and dear friend Maree Cutler-Naroba you have changed my life around for the better. I cannot thank you enough. Your kindness, mentorship and support has gone such a long way. I will never forget everything you have done for me. This book is in the making because of you!