South Carolina-1985.
My birth was bittersweet;
A mistake unearthed and still breathing.
Eyes opened to lust and slandered innocence-
Early.
Molested by time and raped by inclinations
Fingers pointed, into the face of uncool.
Hand-me-downs and three brothers to care for
Left no time for the outside that beckoned.
It finally grabbed me, forcing me to escape;
Eighteen taught lessons in love 'em and leave 'em
Bright sunshine wakes me on a Florida morning....
Bus rides and long walks on dimly lit roads after class,
Stalked and followed....
Leads me to this life and time at age twenty-three
The saga continues
A contest entry
- Autobiographical by Dead Hair.
675 points, ended November 7, 2008, 16 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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A short summary of such a powerful life. The imagery was wonderul, and the form was perfect.
I also live in Florida, by the way
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My favorite part was: " Molested by time and raped by inclinations
Fingers pointed, into the face of uncool."
Very well done!
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Thank u so much!!
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The loss of childhood innocence is always a sad thing. A touching yet tragic part of your life. Thank you for sharing with everyone! You did a great job expressing your self!
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Thank u for reading hon!!
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Respect.
A sad poem ,but i'm sure,
it will have a happy ending.
here's hoping Carl X
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Aww!! Thank u!!
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wow..
sounds like a painful past, very courageous of you to put this out my friend.
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Thanks!!
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Your story is of great interest....
tell all eventually
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Really? I will soon...
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