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Phantom

Dark clouds arise

while I fall into the

realm of your sick passion

chosen to be a part

of your congregation

as one nation defends

my territory.

To be or not,

must I ask of this?

Bound as your words

befriend me,

innocently bitten

as your venom

travels through my veins,

and I feel the pain

of your words

like hot lava

flowing from the volcano of

my feelings.

Raindrop tears

 

F

a

l

l

 

while I live in fear,

and you drink of my sorrows.

I can hear you laughing,

as I put my clothes back on,

because you've undressed me

in secret.

Now you have left me

feeling

used,

as you store

my beauty in a jar

hidden  

in a secluded area

of your mind,

Protraying an image

as your disfigured

concubine

of

fine wines,

and

tall tells,

persued of

my prince of wails or

should I say of darkness?

In the shadows

I cry,

and still

no one can hear me,

because you made me promise

to never say a word.

Minister of grace

as you have shown me

an unknown face...

Oh how I remember

those times,

in selling myself

short

and I let you continue to

whisper in my ears

with scotch on your breath

that you love my chocolate skin.

Why does this, have to be?

What does the color of my skin come about,

why can't you just love me for me?

 

 

Author notes

Thoughts of how some men of other cultures look at you.
No bashing is involved, but however I do want to bring to your attention, that I have been a victim of such and in my message so many other women have come forth.

Just something to think about.
Respect is deserved and
costs NOTHING, don't let anyone tell you differntly.

Much Love,
EPHIPHANY

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  • Asdzaa Nadleehe
    April 5, 2008

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    Very powerful...This is such a wonderful write,your message is clear...
    This is never acceptable . I have never understood the ways of men when things such as this happen...
    Respect is such a small gift...smiles
    Many blessings to you..
    Best wishes with this entry
    ~A~


    • Ephiphany
      April 6, 2008
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      Thanks,

      I appreciate your comment
      and yes indeed this did happen to me
      and it sadden my heart because I felt that this
      person was a friend...nothing more, but he perceived
      in his sick mind that it was.

      I really thank you for stopping by and including me in your Souls of Poets list.

      Awesome

      Ephiphany


  • Dark Otter
    April 4, 2008

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    Where did this come from?

    My new, personal favorite of yours. Can't touch it. It is a beat away from your heart. How long did it take to finalize it?


    • Ephiphany
      April 4, 2008

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      lol

      honestly I'm not sure if I was upset this day or thinking of all the pain I too have endured along with friends and relatives.

      It's sumthin, huh?
      Glad you enjoyed it


  • Swan song gold member
    April 3, 2008

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    This is powerful and I love the ending
    When we learn to look past the skin and into the soul
    we see people for who they are. It is easy for forget that and go back to the promordal ways listen to old whispers of yesteryear. That is our struggle. It will be our my struggle and every time i fail I need to see it and ask forgiveness. Then try again.
    I believe all people are born with a little ethnocentrism becase one thousand years ago every one
    was tribal It was a way of survival. Now we are
    not tribal but the old instincts coupled with ignorant views always tries to bubble up.
    I think that everyone should be painted purple with varigeted polka dots at birth lol.
    Someday as a poeple we will learn but for what I can do it begins with me.
    Your peice touched me!



  • lojol
    March 28, 2008
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    Love your style of poems, enjoyable reading here.


    • Ephiphany
      March 31, 2008
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      Thank you lojol

      I am so sorry I took so long in responding
      I saw this on the 28th and meant to come back.
      Thank you so much for the comment, well appreciated.

      Ephiphany


  • darell
    March 24, 2008

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    Complexed

    A very intriguing write that evokes some
    complicated thoughts. The struggle between
    love and sex is nurtured in her yearnings.
    As the images conjure the obscurity of
    an uncommitted relationship, void of love.
    Nicely written


    • Ephiphany
      March 24, 2008
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      Thanks sweetheart

      yeah, basically this hits close to home, being involved in a situation when u trust someone and give them respect because of the position held. For them to stab u in the back, because they want some nude pictures of you and you refuse...so they try to silently dawg you.....Ill tell u more on the other side

      E


  • mzmikki
    March 23, 2008

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    So emotional....

    .... but I'm glad you put it here... I loved it... Men of other cultures are obsessed with chocolate skin but don't want anyone to know... I never understood why... But anyway beautiful display of words and emotions!!!


  • ennovy silver member
    March 21, 2008

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    Masterpiece of Emotions

    This poem is deep, sad, and heartfelt. There's pain in some of the lines. You captured the essence of lost. Yet you see youself spiraling out of control for awhile....until you pick your ass up and get on with life. This would tie in sweetly with the scrip you are writing for your play.......loving your talent..work it!......G'ma


    • Ephiphany
      March 21, 2008
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      Thanks G'ma

      I always appreciate your support and comments on my work.
      Much love, and respect.

      Lady


  • secberm
    March 21, 2008

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    Excellently done sister. Between men and women, I think women should hold MORE self-respect than men and make men EARN or WORK towards something. I see or hear SO many sisters talk about respect and all that but damn, where do video vixens come from and the idea of "I don't need no body" rubber necking come from while on the other side of their lips the wonder where are the good men? COME ON! Yo, I can go on and on and on... And people can think what they want but in my day, I've had so much ass it ain't even funny. For a time I couldn't even think straight! But that part of my life is over. I'm a grown ass man but the women my age are acting like the men they complain about. Damn... Anyway, like the flow. One.

    Dez


    • Ephiphany
      March 21, 2008
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      I understand and agree all in the same

      Dez, I appreciate your comment on this, and I am so happy to hear that your 'mo ass than enough' stages of life are over

      E


  • kvwriter silver member
    March 21, 2008

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    Feeling used is abuse as far as I'm concerned. I step very careful these days because trust is a gift that should not only be treasured, but nurtured, and never, ever abused, no matter what.

    And yet so much bias comes into relationships, including skin color. This and so much more just shouldn't matter. I wonder if we ever will finally get past this stuff.

    And I'm sorry you've endured racism. It lives in many forms. Being female in this world has been my struggle, among other things.

    You write of matters of the human condition with such depth and honesty. It's astounding and yet your poetic prose is stunningly beautiful.

    A treasure to read . . . thank you . . .

    Kel


    • Ephiphany
      March 21, 2008
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      Thanks Kelly

      I always value your comment and support. Yes, it saddens me to admit such disgrace, but Life is what it is and I must move on. In hopes that readers will relate if need by and stand firm in knowing that no one is perfect, but all in the same no one deserves to be ripped of their God given right as a person. Thank you again,
      Much love,
      E


  • everyone1 gold member
    March 21, 2008

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    Oh! My! God!

    Pooooooooooowwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrffffffffuuuuuuuuullllllll!!!!!!!!!!!

    Oh man Wow! Brilliantly enchanting... I hurt and I wondered as I cried right along with you... as I wondered....

    Oh your GooooooooD!

    I love the passion of this!

    ~ James ~



    • Ephiphany
      March 21, 2008
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      Hey James,

      I have not forgotten about you
      I do want to thank you so very much for your comment on this piece.
      Glad you enjoyed it so.
      Be Blessed my friend
      E


  • ears2hearyou gold member
    March 21, 2008

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    Applause-Applause-Applause!

    My gawd! You have written with such power and strength
    in this poem, it's STUNNING!
    WE just feasted upon each line and verse and hear your
    voice so clearly! What an incredible poem you have
    written poetess! humble bow and abundant hugs and blessings I send to you! Feast of a poem!
    ears2hearyou
    Kathleen : )) well done! damn, well done!

    • Ephiphany
      March 21, 2008
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      Thanks my seattle sister.

      I appreciate your comment and much loved support.
      E


  • theredcatjazzoflove gold member
    March 21, 2008

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    you know your jewels has anger problems this get me smoking Piffy I can read it it makes me pissed though
    well damn the character you was discussing with his funky scotch breath ass your beautiful sexy and your ears where to of high quality taste he should have been fucken appreciative dammit opps i loved this write hon

    rose* for the lady


    • Ephiphany
      March 21, 2008
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      lol

      Thank you, I was tickled by your response, but I thank you from my heart for stopping by and showing much love and support in my work.

      All the best
      theLady...always


  • Wayne Leon Learmond
    March 21, 2008

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    Deep and thought-provoking

    Powerful writing there Piff. Full of raw emotion, but there was such sadness within the piece too. I agree, respect is everything and indeed, it costs nothing at all.

    To have people focus on just one part of you - a part which is so unimportant that you don't give it a second thought - yet they do, says everything about them, you need to know. Wonderful writing.

    Love always
    Wayne Leon
    x

    Ps. Love you for you.


    • Ephiphany
      March 21, 2008
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      Thank you so much Wayne,

      you know I always appreciate your support and kind words of encouragment in my writing. Always, the best in mind my friend.

      Piff


  • moluv10
    March 21, 2008

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    I love the flow of this and the message is great! I'm the type that likes to get to know lady behind the physical characteristics. I just love reading your work. You give me things to think about. Keep up the great work Piff.

    • Ephiphany
      March 21, 2008
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      Thank you so much mo

      always a pleasure to hear from you
      All the best,
      piff


  • HaleyMary
    March 21, 2008

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    Very powerful write, Sis. You definitely give the reader something to think about. And, you are so right. Respect is very important. All people should be respected no matter what culture they are from. All of us are human beings with feelings. Thanks for sharing your heart and soul, Sis. Keep that pen flowing.


    • Ephiphany
      March 21, 2008
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      Glad you liked it sis.

      Hope all is well with your plans we talked about yesterday.
      Can't wait to hear about it

      E


  • MahoganyFlow
    March 21, 2008

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    I wish I could say that I can't believe something like this happened to you but it is in today's reality unfortunately, so it's kind of crazy that it's no surprising anymore. The world can never change. Only the people in it. It's sad to say that they are still the same. Love the poem sis! Keep Writing!


    • Ephiphany
      March 21, 2008
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      Thank you sis,

      glad you liked it, and hope it can give others Hope in knowing that you don't have to take it!

      E

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