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Open Poetry #48

In My Defense

MorningStar
Member

since 2009-10-26

Posts 290
Pittsburgh, Pa

0 posted 2013-03-12 10:32 AM

I know what's said of me in certain circles
        I even know the words that they use
I know the things on certain tongue
Know their angles and have perceived their views

I've wanted to speak out in my defense
        Saying you don't know where I've been
And that although I know my story thus far
None could ever say really where all this will end

But I know for sure and certain
That had it been you
        Walking in this life
        Living in my shoes
And I can say without ever doubting it
That you wouldn't have made it through

I don't truly believe what you say about me
        Though in my heart I fear it's true
And there, and only there, lies the power to hurt me
More than I can ever put words to

I owe you no explanations
And I owe you no truths
        Because even in my glorious mess
It's clear to all and sunder
That I'm still happier
        Still more contented than you

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"I'll tell you how the sun rose
A ribbon at a time..." - Emily Dickinson

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2013-03-12 10:55 AM

quote:
That I'm still happier
Still more contented than you

. . . and THAT is the gist of the poem. Wagging poems and shaking heads,
Is nothing for me to dread.

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways . . . ~*~

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

2 posted 2013-03-12 10:14 PM

Nice reflections...James

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