Disrespect

He said, "It isn't abuse
if there isn't a bruise"
as he grasped her arms
and held her to the wall

and blocked her way
and mocked what she'd say
with no defense
she maintained her silence.

The children watched
their father rage
speak to their mother
in a condescending way

And when he was gone
the raging went on
between the children
and their Mom.

See, daddy doesn't show respect
for the mother of his children.
That makes her job much harder
when he is finally gone

They won't respect or obey her,
and she has to fight them
And disrespect rolls down the line
and rages on and on.