There’s a reason this poem doesn’t have a rhyme,
It doesn’t have a beat,
Make you tap your feet,
Sure a couple of words will fit,
But when I’m talking about you…how can it work?
How can I talk about someone who’s an object to me?
With a beat, a rhythm and a harmony?
I remember sprinting down the street,
In my freezing bare feet,
My new replacement dad was standing there - you,
But you are no replacement,
I know I'll never get him back,
And I could do with a fatherly figure in my life,
But all you've given me is pain,
Bruises that heal,
And along with them - bruises that don't,
When I think back through my life,
Millions of images flash through my mind,
Like the first time I tied my shoe laces,
Or the first time I rode a bike,
I cherish these images,
The good, the bad,
But when the image of you runs into my head,
I don’t even feel it, it’s like I’m watching someone else’s thoughts,
You mean nothing,
I’ve realized that recently,
I don’t care anymore,
I can’t look you directly in the eye,
You’re an object,
No-less than an object,
You’re a spec of dust,
You are real,
I know,
I’m not saying you’re not,
Sure – you have blood, lungs, a brain…all the things I have,
But they are all just jumbled together,
With no purpose,
You’re just there,
A life support system,
That’s supporting nothing,
Because there’s nothing to you,
You’re just an object,
Who can hit very hard…
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Brilliant!
This is a good take on abuse that helps one to learn how to survive. Strength of character will take you to the next step in your healing journey.
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This is DEEP
and I commend youfor opening up to us with this entry. It saddens my heart when things like this takes place. As no one deserves to be mistreated and disrespected...no matter what.
Thanks for sharing.
-ephiphany
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Anyone who does treat another person this way, deserves NO respect. Maybe some prayers for this man... and you - You'll be in my prayers
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Ouch. Some of that was harsh, but yet, I loved it. I really hope this isn't true about you... if it is, I'm sorry. This has some very strong opinions and feelings, and that makes this poem so compelling. I love it, great write. This is one of my favorites.
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wow
this was so good!
the image you painted was clearly stated.
I m sorry, i hope everything works out.
With no purpose,
You’re just there,
A life support system,
That’s supporting nothing,
I like that alot. I can tell your thinking as you express what your feeling.
beautiful write
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