Do not turn your back on me
for I am a victim of circumstance
My body aches for a gentle touch
without the look of fear in someone’s eyes
I have loved and been loved
and long for a loved ones interaction
Look into my eyes and see that
I am still the same person
Loneliness has overpowered every emotion
Memories of happier times sustain me
My reflection showing the shell of a man
whose dreams have withered and died
Too weak to even cry anymore
for who will wipe my tears
I want to scream
but who will hear me
I am forgotten in a world of questions
that no one wants to ask
I beg you, do not turn your back on me
Author notes
A topic that needs to be addressed.
A contest entry
- Will I Lose My Dignity (Will Someone Care?) by Little Lottie.
2000 points, ended May 14, 2008, 10 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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also I want to scream to them..."Just ask the damn questions already" !!!!!
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Thank you
Thank you soulful woman that was a very touching and hearfelt peice where you stepped outside of yourself and into someone elses shoes. Something that people rarely do especially dealing with an illness such as HIV. I appreciate you speaking through me and so many others who feel this way when dealing with our interpersonal and internal relationships and demons. I love your work! -
SO SENSITIVE AND TOUCHING!!!
I was made to feel unwanted and unloved and to feel that I unable to do anything right, put down so often as to actually believe myself that I was this clod who was always doing the wrong thing. This is a feeling no one should ever feel
Not even the worst person for this just tears one self esteem down and throws away the most beautiful part of a person. 
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Well worth the gold!
This:
"I am still the same person"
reminded me of a quote:
"I was the one who said things change,
You were the one who proved it"
This is terribly lamenting, but extremely beautiful in doing just that.
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This is so beautiful. These are the emotions expressed by the afflicted. I remember my mother telling me that I shouldn't have hugged a friend with AIDS, and I was quick to educate her. Please, everyone, don't be afraid to TOUCH a victim. It's safe and will lighten their heart.
Congratulations on the gold. ~ Joyce
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The plea we have feel at sometimes...just love this person that I am...loneliness flows from your Masterful pen and holds your reads captive
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Fantastic
I beg you, do not turn your back on me. I do believe that this line says it all. It is as if a waterfall comes crushing down around you, and engulfs your every rythem, every sound, and alert. This is so sad and yet so very very powerful. You truly speak from the heart. A wonderful masterpiece you've laid before us.
Thank you so much for sharing. Best of luck to you in the contest!!
Have a great day!
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This is powerful and so sad. It is amazing how love can hurt at times. And in turn, it can make you feel so darn good, Your poem was touching, may you do well in the contest. Papagallo
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Deeply touching!
WOW! you have returned with a mighty strong piece of writing! I am so impressed! lots of luck, though it's not necessary, because this has G.O.L.D. written all over it!
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Ye sma'am honey , you said it all.. I love you and I love when you speak out..This is powerful. Thanks for sharing.
Tory
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This has a beautiful soulful quality about it and makes the reader really think. The emotions expressed here I think we have all felt at some time in our lives. The longing for interaction of another human being. Thanks for sharing this. i think it is something that needs to be address. Keep the ink flowing and good luck! Love and hugs...
~Donna~
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This is a beautiful piece. It is wonderfully well written, beautiful in its rhythm, captivating in its content. You have penned an amazing work of art here and I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. Not only was I able to grasp at some of the present emotional effects, I was also able to grasp at the character's past which, in theatre especially, is a huge part of characterization. I love this. Thank you very much for entering and good luck to you.
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Amazing..
A very captivating piece you weave here sweet soul!
You had me at line one till end. How you express those inner emotions of us mere humans is perfect, and very moving. Thanks for sharing here, you are a blessing, and you are loved! All the best, in all you do.. Peace, Timothy aka poeticweaver~ x
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