My scars and bruises are all that remain.
No longer will I live a life of fear and pain.
You're now in my past, I won't let you win.
I'm ending what you chose to begin.
Though it's still rough, my wounds are almost gone.
I'm done with the past, I can move on.
You hurt me, you beat me, you made me cry.
It doesn't matter, I don't care why.
I don't care if your childhood was bad.
You chose to hurt me because you were mad.
My heart is healing, some walls have come down.
I'm better now that you aren't around.
Daniel, I loved you, but I hated you too.
I hated being afraid of what you would do.
Read what I write, for it is true
I'll hold on, but let go of you.
Author notes
Author: chrstn
A contest entry
- Closing The Door To Your Past by Viyanna Rosemarie.
1233 points, ended September 21, 2008, 17 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Even when your hope is gone, move along by Barely Breathing.
450 points, ended June 21, 2008, 18 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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I love how raw it is. I would like to congratulate you on a powerful poem. I like the simplicity of the stanzas because it highlights the effectiveness of the words. I wish you all the best for the competition and also in getting over him.
GarneT xx
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This poem is so true. I can totally relate to what you have written here. Well done and all the best for the contest.
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My favorite line is "I don't care if your childhood was bad" because that is so often an excuse for abusive behavior: well, his daddy hit him, and now he hits me because that's all he knows. I also liked that you both loved and hated him. That really pulls a the duality.
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Read what I write, for it is true
I'll hold on, but let go of you.
i truly love those two lines. how to do that still remains a mystery to me but i am hoping to soon figure it out and gain a life in the process.
thank you for sharing this with me today and i am looking forward to reading more from you in the near future. thank you for entering this contest aqnd i wish you the best of luck in the judging. also thank you so very much for following the rules. viyanna rosemarie
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Sounds as though you still need closure . You are confused with your feelings. I hear it in your words. I hope this write helps you find the closure you need.Be strong don"t let anything hold you down. Good luck in the contest.
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