Family Pictures

broken promises shown as broken bones
blackened deeds within the blackened eyes

bruised childhoods to match the bruised skin

butchered hopes lay beside a butchered ego

screaming parent producing a silent child

shredded confidence covered by baggy clothes

scared eyes poking through the tears

secrets kept regardless the truth

behind the smiling faces of a portrait

lies the hidden tale this will tell

how many can say this truth?

If there be but one, it is far too many!

Author notes

This is inspired by the daily title from the Title Challenge Group:

http://allpoetry.com/group/info/The+Titles+Challenge+Group

Feel free to apply, but please include a reference to me in your app, thanks!

By me, right now

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Lady Altheia
July 26, 2007

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Hoodwinked
Another great poem I have read. It is amazing the stories behind the family pictures. You did justice to this title.
tawk
July 26, 2007

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HOOD-WINKED!
Wow, this write touched me so very deeply. As you know being a survivor of child hood abuse myself. Like they say you never know what goes on behind closed doors. Excellent imagery and emotions.

You have just been Hood-Winked enjoy your day today you so deserve it. Thanks for always being here for me and so many others each day. You are truly an Angel
Lady Altheia
June 23, 2007
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It is surprising what is really behind a picture. The circumstances that came about before or after that picture is taken or just the circumstances of the day.