There is a person that I don't know.
She is inside and ready to explode.
Memories to painful to relive.
I don't have anymore to give.
A childhood that was full of abuse and pain.
I knew that I had nothing to gain.
Adulthood yet another blow.
Married a monster who was all show.
Raped and beaten and left all alone.
Once again I was on my own.
I hide behind a mask so very deep.
To save my sanity, so I can sleep.
One day I wish to know.
This girl inside who is all alone.
A contest entry
- Behind The/My Mask by willowprincess.
525 points, ended March 2, 2007, 26 entries
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600 points, ended September 14, 2007, 27 entries
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Deep, painful, and emotional. This piece is powerful in its character and simplicity. Well done!
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wow
I am feeling your experiences. I am sorry you've come across such un-feeling men, but oh my god the pain they have pesented you with has bred real talent. I am loving your work.
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sometimes we have to develop those masks to protect ourselves. unfortunately, we can only stand to be hidden for so long. the emotion in this piece is so powerful. i hope someday you are free from this mask and can come to know this person inside.
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sigh* masks protect us and the protection feels good for awhile. Painful memories we want to supress but surpressing them is not going to solve them. You have taken so many strides sister. One day you will be free. You have many people that love you. One day you will find the true you.
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dearest theresa,
like your poem "why, daddy ?", this piece touched me profoundly ... it seems as if your childhood-trauma has followed you into your adulthood ... I wish I could talk to this "ghost" that seems to haunt you and to tell him to please take off his claws from your soul ... so you may breathe freely and joyfully again ...
while I read your last couplet, my gaze moved to the photograph of the little girl sitting on the sofa ... and I said to myself, that your love for her will make you whole again ...
she is your little girl inside who has taken an outer form to be loved and cared by you ... and who loves and cares for you in return ...
I hold you deep within my heart,
and send you a big, warm hug,
maa
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I can understand how you feel ,
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i was abuse as a kid and i really hope life got better for you
awsome write i could connect with it
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