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Woman In Chains

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Trapped in the chains that I cannot see,
but they bind you tightly close to me.
Held by vows made all those years ago
confused and scared, too weak to go.
A life time flashed and passed me by,
I wasted it all, too late to ask, "Why?"
There is no one around who I can blame,
if I lived it again, would I do the same?
Would I take a stand and say "That is enough"?
Or would I still cower down when you got tough?
The chains that bind me, I helped to weld,
because I believed that my future, you held.
Without you I would just cease to exist,
that if I left you I would not be missed.
I have left it too late to look for the key,
So for the rest of our lives, chained we'll be.




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Artwork from the Tears for Fears "Woman In Chains" Album Cover

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  • tawk gold member
    May 18, 2008

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    Wow I can so relate to this write, it took me almost 24 years to get flee for my life from my ex abusive husband. And yes the horrible memories and living in fear that one day he will find me bind me to him. So even though I have left I am still chained to him. What an amazing write, I know it was so hard for you to share. Amazing imagery and emotion. Theresa


  • MJ Donnelly gold member
    March 28, 2008

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    A very strong piece my dear with a steady rhyme and flow that makes this a worthy entry to say the least, best of luck in the contest dear.


    Love and peace always,
    mj.


  • moonbumps silver member
    March 25, 2008

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    bang on target with this one-by the way I used to love that track on the TFF album!!
    best of luck
    xxx Hilly


  • Sandygram silver member
    March 25, 2008

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    What a powerful poem you have penned. Escellent rhyme too. I was that woman for 13 years in an abusive marriage. After one too many black eyrs I left. Your poem was very true and heartfelt for so many women. Thank you for sharing. You take care, Sandy

  • scoff
    March 25, 2008

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    The images are strong and the rhyme solid. The only thing I would suggest is that you try to fine tune the rhythm of this piece. It seems to falter at times, and that distracts from the overall impression of a very good effort.

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