If only
she could stare
far enough into
the cloudy skies
to see the sun shine.
If only
she could go back
into childhood days
and
save herself
from her father.
She would be
her own heroine.
If only
she had never
left home
at such a young age.
If only she could
start at
the beginning of the book
she'd edit each page.
If only
she hadn't
committed those crimes
her past would not
hinder her
present and her future.
If only
she had been raised
to believe
her womanhood was
pure.
If only
she knew that sex
doesn't always
equal love.
If only
her mother had
taught her to be
a strong woman
and not so
weak.
If only
she had been born
on a different day
and time
to different parents.
Maybe
just maybe
she wouldn't be
dead today.
In a list
A contest entry
- Who is this woman??? by Sweetangelgrace.
450 points, ended March 7, 2007, 9 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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oh my god.... what a look at the if only's we have of past mistakes we have made. this is a fantastic write you have penned and extremely deep
cheers and good luck in your contest
Jen -
This made me teary, a lot of this is my life and I oft wonder what would have happened if just one thing was different in all the things that have happened in my life.... this is a fabulous entr to this contest, goodluck
Karen -
this poem is amazing..it provokes you to imagin all kinds of images from a cowering child in the corner to a lady of the night and even a lady of elegance well done this is amazing truely beautiful xxxx
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Wow..., a hardhitting poem this is. Especially the final verse hits like a fast swung mallet in the face. What lead up to her death seems predictable in retrospect, yet the way in which you constructed the poem still makes it an intense read. Thank you for creating and sharing and good luck in the contest. Take care,
U
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Ouchhh...I don't know what to say!!!
I am very touched by your great talent in poetry.Good descriptions, but plain, general words used.
I found this poem very touching and your poem made me cry especially the last paragraph.How sad that one person must endure such pain. Good luck in my contest!
~God Bless and take care!~
GRACE
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