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nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

0 posted 2001-10-04 06:22 AM

A cruel hoax, this life self-imposed.
Victim am I, of sacrifice
To suffer, endure that of a fool.
I bear the burden, forego the pride,
to confront one by one, day by day
the anguish that shames the joy,
conceals the truth, that flees my mind
leaving me masked, stifled,
suppressing the light from my life.

"The worst prison would be a closed heart".
...Pope John Paul II

The Lady of Shallot
Senior Member

since 2001-10-03

Posts 818
USA

1 posted 2001-10-04 08:56 AM

This is wrenching. It is as if you have turned your skin inside out for everyone to read. Take care.

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

2 posted 2001-10-04 09:03 AM

Wynter,
How can a rose be anything but a rose. *L*

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

3 posted 2001-10-04 09:05 AM

A cruel hoax, this life self-imposed.
Victim am I, of sacrifice
To suffer, endure that of a fool.
I bear the burden, forego the pride,
to confront one by one, day by day
the anguish that shames the joy,
conceals the truth, that flees my mind
leaving me masked, stifled,
suppressing the light from my life.

Self imposed.... self imprisoned... my dear lady.... it is up to you to unlock those chains... no one can do it for you.... all anyone can do is let you know..you too can be free... and yes as we all have learned..freedom has a price. I would ask you.. is it better to pay the price and be free or is it better to be locked inside?

Professor Gloom
Member Elite

since 2000-07-23

Posts 3082
of Depression

4 posted 2001-10-04 09:34 AM

Aren’t we all just victims of ourselves,
Whether in the nature we flaunt assets,
Or put the emotions on hidden shelves,
The method of suffering and how it met,
Illusions into which the mind still dwells.

Gloom

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

5 posted 2001-10-04 09:37 AM

Very touching! If you are in an abusive relationship, GET OUT! There is a way, if you want out. I know! Because I was in one years ago. Take care of yourself!

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

6 posted 2001-10-04 09:38 AM

Sage advice from fellow poets...well done to you, Maureen, and to your readers!

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

7 posted 2001-10-04 11:15 AM

The Lady of Shallot, that's exactly how I feel.

Sy,
You are very sweet, thank you.

Cpat...thank you  but some days I lock myself inside literally and on others I lock myself out...and can't yet feel the freedom.

Professor Gloom ..I am my own worst enemy  at this time.

SmartChick ...am in the middle  of an ending that  just  doesn't seem to be happening fast enough...problem is wanting out doesn't solve everything. Thank you for your words.

Sunshine...thank you

~Wynter

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