You Hit Me

by Louis Charles Abbott

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Domestic abuse is no joke.
Walking away from being hit is a challenge no one wants to face.
Get help quietly at: thehotline.org

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What did you mean when you said "I do?"
Did you think it gave you some power?
As I was under you.
As if you owned me.
Did you think you had the right to raise your hand,
Then tell me that you love me?
I don't understand at all.

Did you really think I would not complain?
Did you think I'd wear your anger?
As if I couldn't feel the pain--
You're the one with no feeling.
And if you think I'll be a victim for the sake of love, well
You've got it wrong cause that's not love at all.

You hit me once, and it's over.
There's nothing left to say.
You crossed that line, now it's over.
There's no second chance.
I walk away.
Don't say you'll change
Don't try to blame me
I'm not the one who raised his hand
I've got no time for blind anger
I've seen enough to know where I stand.
The man hits the child, the woman hits the child, the child hits his friends.
Before I'm caught in that vicious circle--
This is where the circle ends.

Thought if I prayed enough that you might change
But till that happens it too dangerous to stay.

You hit me once and it's over.
There's nothing left to say.
You crossed that line, now it's over
I can't take a chance on a second chance

God, I can't forget the picture.
I see it every day.
You treated me like your property--
I'm much more than you.
So I'm walking away
I'm walking away
Cause you hit me.
You hit me, once.
I loved you, once

then you hit me.

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released May 17, 2021

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Louis Charles Abbott Weston, Florida

Lou Abbott graduated from Temple University in 1983 with a degree in Jazz/Commercial Music. He completed a Masters and Doctorate in Percussion Performance from the University of Miami in 1999. He teaches at Broward College. Check him out at the Hard Rock Casino on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights with the Dale Powers Band in the Council Oak Restaurant. ... more

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