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ashen
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since 2000-04-25
Posts 13


0 posted 2000-04-27 09:24 AM



-Neglect-

Replace the threat until you need it
For so long you were wrongfully abused
But now you look back and admire the view
Your dysfunctional childhood renewed

feel the scars
forgot the pain

Replace the thread, it runs through my head
I was dragged under by both of you
As you thought I slept you argued
Have to stay together for the kids

feel the tension
remember the hate

So why do you think me unscathed?
Obviously you do not know my pain
I've been opressed depressed redressed
and everything in between

I was always the odd one out at school
Mostly diligent and kind to all but myself
My generousity was my way of saying thanks
To all my friends who led me past you

feel the tears
forgot the love

So why do you think me unchanged?
Obviously you never took notice of me
I've been wronfully abused for so long
not only by one but both of you

Shattered memories
Hidden by the hate
Happier times shared
No longer can I taste
See I can claim
My abuse did register
Always quietly reserved
I hid the pain, I hid the pain

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SpitFire
Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396

1 posted 2000-04-27 09:35 AM


~Ashen...my goodness have you hit home here.  I'm sorry you had to feel and go through all this..as I'm sure you are still dealing with it today.    I am with you on it...I hid with you. Take care.
kristi
Junior Member
since 2000-04-24
Posts 33
Yulee, FL
2 posted 2000-04-27 10:51 AM


Wonderfully written!  I also have been there,and the hurt goes on forever.  It did save me from making the same mistake with my daughter though.  I guess that is the silver lining for me!  It will get easier!
amazon_lover
Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 491
Dublin,Ireland
3 posted 2000-04-27 01:53 PM


Hi
I've been haunted by so many things in the past just 'til 2 weeks back.
You know what I did. I poured myself totally into someone whom I really love and trust and she also shared with me to some extent her difficulties. She said this wonderful thing then.
She told me that, I've reached a state where no one can question me or bother me.  I wish that you elevate yourself beyond other people's eyes not to escape them,as we needn't fear any of them in this world, but elevate yourself so that they no longer see you.
Do it now ashen!
Sincerely
A_L


dhuron
Member
since 2000-03-19
Posts 476

4 posted 2000-04-27 08:46 PM


This is a really Powerful poem.  Full of many familiar feelings and emotions, I truly hope you can rise from this and become stronger.
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