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Comfortably Two

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Comfortably "Two"



There are always two


     [sides that is]


to every story, so it's said
yet if you hear one, as it passes sad lips
the other side loses it's quip and it's grip

After the first
the second seems false
and can never be seen in an honest fair light
can never hold anything seeming comfortably right


      [after the first]

Sometimes there are three
how so, can this be?
As others are involved in the hurt of the game
and fingers get pointed in ravenous blame


     [or even four, or five, or more...]

So ignore my blunt plea


    [to listen to me]


pay mind to the jester who is filling your head
and on a thin black line I'll tread
with a knife in my back and spit on my face
hang my head low in shame and disgrace


   [in the phantasms of other minds only]


for my pride in my right, and lack of my wrong
will squelch and ignore "their" whimpering song
for though my voice has stayed meek


   [my spine has held steel]


I'm not the one weak, I have always stayed real
and the only thing left for me to do
             is ignore side number one
                             and be comfortably "two"

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serenitynchains

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Written July 11th, 2006

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  • Hebz
    February 22, 2008

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    Interesting

    But plz check out the rules, esp #4

    Thnx for entering & Best of luck

    GloriousGift
    Heba


  • with-torn-wings
    February 10, 2008
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    i liked this


  • Beating gold member
    December 1, 2007

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    Wow! This is so unique, and so full of truth. I really like that you're saying that you're comfortable with being number two. Even though that's always the tough one. Very good description in this. Good job!


  • SpydurPoet gold member
    November 21, 2007

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    Wow. This is such a broken hearted write. I hope that things have since settled down.
    Luv you, pipmeister!!
    Write on.
    ~*~SP~*~


    • SerenityNChains gold member
      November 21, 2007
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      This was on one of those I am wounded and mad as hell days! I am over it now. he he. Thank you so much sweet pip of mine!


  • Lauren Noir
    September 2, 2007

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    this is fantastic [my shift key is broken so please bear with my bad grammar]
    i loved the bits in ittalics, they seemed to speak as another voice and the rhyme was just perfect
    seeing as this is an old write it shows your consitancy, and your fantastic raw telent
    i loved this, it was clever and beautiful
    i loved how you described through title and body, tia ll moulded together nicely
    well done, i enjoyed this
    all my love


  • Mrs. Serial Killa
    August 25, 2007

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    Lovely, i enjoyed reading this witty and self explained poem...well done M'lady.

    May the Goddess watch over you,
    Brandy Meria-Aurua


    • SerenityNChains gold member
      August 25, 2007
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      Thank you for reading, and for the very sweet words. Love, light, and magick in all your days.

      Blessed be,
      Billie Jean


  • afirefly7
    September 3, 2006
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    intriguingly captivating

    you are a very talented writer your an inspiration to all wko read your works smiles to you & thanks again for the share

  • InuIzMine
    August 25, 2006
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    OOO, nice job mum. But of course expecting somthing like this from you. I like it xD and Im glad to be back on Allpoetry ^^


  • TheWordSlinger
    August 3, 2006
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    Been there - done that. I have never heard it put quite as well and succinct as this. I have wanted to scream such words in the not-so-recent past and the bottom line is that true friends, are there to the end. It looks as though you have many. You are a very lucky person, not to mention one hell of poet.

    Thanks,
    Paggz
    Edited on Aug 03, 8:50 p.m. because ''.


  • Jacki D
    July 21, 2006
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    HEY!!! Guess I've been out of the loop for awhile, but I guess if you wanted me to know you know I'm hear for you to tell me. Anyhow I'm sorry that you have been hurt, but you know that I still love you. I don't give a damn if we don't talk for months I still find my mind wondering where, what and how you are doing cause you have that special place in my heart.
    Love you much!!!!!!
    Your Sister,
    Jacki


  • poetryality silver member
    July 19, 2006
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    I agree with what Nikki, Venessa, and Deena have said. I also try my very best not to take sides. The right side is always best (but everyone is right if that's what they feel) I learned many years ago to flea from pain because personally. it crushes my spirit. Oft times when we are devastated we do tend to push those away that mean the most to us. When my brother was killed, my Mom tried but we kept coming. Sometimes that's what I do, (keep coming) even though I get no response or I am told to f%#$@ off. I am a die-hard and when I love it is unconditional. There are no strings. I love you Billie and I know you are a just and committed friend. As I said on your author page, "we lost touch",but it never altered my genuine feelings of adoration for YOU. You are a beautiful woman ,and sincere friend.

    I pray all that is good sets itself on your head and makes a nest in your hair.

    Be Blessed and again I say; BE BLESSED!

    Renee
    Edited on Jul 19, 3:19 p.m. because ' '.


  • ms-cuddles silver member
    July 12, 2006
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    Right now I am comfortablly numb. I don't know what really happened and although I always have a shoulder and an ear, I don't judge or take sides. For who am I to pick and choose when I am one of the most bitchy bitch I know. I wish nothing but peace for everyone cause no matter what, love will always prevail and heal all wounds. Sometimes space and rest get results. I personally care about all who feel wronged and hurt in this case and I believe the love that is shared will shine thru it all.

    ~Cuddles


  • FifthDove
    July 11, 2006
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    This is a wonderful poem, almost riddlized in my mind. Your words are straight and true and I also detect more is written between the lines then I know. Or so it seems… Your poetry always is a pleasure for me to read… Dove


  • Always Deena
    July 11, 2006
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    I tend not to take sides,Billie Jean....I am a to the front kinda girl. But to shut others out,for doing nothing is just as hurtful. I have tried to be here to listen to your heart, but it seems I am left out in the cold.
    There is a time to run to a friend and a time to cut your losses and walk away. Only to be left to wonder,will they ever see that I am gone?
    I wish you nothing but sunshine and happiness always.
    Deena


  • Venessa
    July 11, 2006
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    I think in the end everyone thinks their side is the only side that matters and the only side thats right...a true friend doesnt take sides but sees it and calls it as it is. AND a true friend doesnt EXPECT anything in turn or anything at all. Billie I have never known you to be anything but a true friend. The "FIRST" side of this story just needs to come to terms with the fact that she needs to get help. Although she has suffered she is only causing more pain for herself by pushing away the ones who support and love her most. Stay strong my beautiful sister and remember what a "wise" woman once said "you win some you lose some"


  • Kyota Miller
    July 11, 2006
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    This is such a great poem and it reflects how I feel so many times during the pointless arguments that arise in life. Just remember that with every bad comes good and no matter what happens in life, we receive what we deserve. This is a wonderful write, I love it just as much as everything else you have penned ^.^

    Kyota~


  • EatYourSunlight
    July 11, 2006
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    ..hey ur really smart. i thought id just say that....i liked the poem and the picture is great...awesome writting i must say

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