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Rhiannon
Member

since 1999-07-28

Posts 95
Fayetteville, TN USA

0 posted 1999-08-06 02:49 PM

He stands over my bed at night
While he thinks I sleep
I wish that he would go away
But he stays to torment me
He whispers lover's words in this
Dead of night I've come to know
His hands are rough and confusing
And still i can't say no
I cried cause I knew what he thought of me
He thought me a woman at eight years old
He thought me a womanly child
My anger is to mild
Instead I'm disgusted, revolted, ashamed
Give me back my innocence
My reality
It's distorted and mistaken for
The fantasies I harbor, fantasies
Of a perfect life and a perfect me
All new and clean again
It hangs above my head like a thunderhead
Drenching me in guilt, in hate
In dirt that I can never be rid of
Leaving me in a deluded state
Of mind
I am so aware
So aware of the gleam in your eye
Aware of what you think of me
I learned what it's like to be a woman
What it's like to be a womanly child
Save me from this pain that
Follows me into the night
Wakes up with me
Save me from these feelings that
Cry for me when my eyes are dry
Save me from myself-

Capulet[R+J]
Junior Member

since 1999-08-07

Posts 41
Calgary,Alberta Canada

1 posted 1999-08-07 05:46 PM

I love it..
It's really beautiful.. almost innocent in its own way. I hope its not based on a reality, but sadly enough sometimes they are.. keep on writing and let emotions fall where they may. The best is on a piece of paper.

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Love can be searched for in Infinity, Found within Eternity,.. Lost within Seconds..

Olga
Member

since 1999-07-26

Posts 152
Brooklyn, NY, USA

2 posted 1999-08-07 08:18 PM

that is a very nice poem. I think u have a lot of talant and should keep up the good work

Rhiannon
Member

since 1999-07-28

Posts 95
Fayetteville, TN USA

3 posted 1999-08-08 02:42 PM

Thanks a lot. i was a little worried about putting that one on the board, but i figured honesty always wins out. i'm glad it's appreciated.

Alwye

Moderator

Member Elite

since 1999-06-16

Posts 3850
In the space between moments

4 posted 1999-08-09 01:42 AM

very sad, yet a heartfelt piece. You have a lot of honest talent, Rhinannon.

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*Krista Knutson*

"Your kiss upon my face feels like a brush with grace, baby thats all it takes to take me higher..." SHeDaisy

Raven
Member

since 1999-06-14

Posts 67
Hopewell Jct, New York, USA

5 posted 1999-08-09 12:42 PM

I'm in awe, this poem gets right to the point, and it's so sad, I'm glad you decided to post this poem, it's a very deep issue...thank you.

Raven

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"They sing the stories of the present, of people trapped in a shadow world" ~Charlotte Seley~

Jen
New Member

since 1999-08-09

Posts 2
Lake Oswego, OR USA

6 posted 1999-08-09 02:38 PM

This poem enthralled me. Every line was captivating--I loved the way you made each word count and flow to the next. This poem exudes talent. I also loved the emphasis placed on certain lines. It has a great affect on the reader. I'm in awe.

Keep it up.

Tim
Senior Member

since 1999-06-08

Posts 1794

7 posted 1999-08-09 04:38 PM

I rarely venture into the teen forum...
This poem should be posted in the open forum... so that all might experience your words...

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