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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
Don't look at me Don't look at me I am a traitor I do not want anything good for you I don't feel I am not compassionate I used to be so compassionate Not now It's not in me anymore So don't look at my sad face And want to help Don't try to comfort me now I don't need you now! I needed you when I was compassionate When I still felt for you and your needs Now all I'll do is spit hatred on your skin And burn you So look away when you see me coming Look away so you won't be compelled to come near When you spot the drops dripping on my cheeks from my bloodshot eyes I am a traitor I'll admit to it I'm living my regrets My whole life is a regret I'm living in the midst of it The pain all just a part of it now I don't mind Because I have all of you playing my game But what am I going to do When you start to do what I tell you? When you do look away When you don't look at my face When you start to see once again I'm not there? I'll have no where to go I cannot be compassionate again. |
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John the cat Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 357England |
Wow Joy..This is disturbing. Powerful. May your roof never fall in and those beneath it never fall out. Irish proverb. |
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songwater Junior Member
since 2000-04-02
Posts 32Marietta,Ga. |
Joy,When I read your poem I want to reach out.I too have felt the pain. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Sometimes life and people can drain all the compassion right out of us. Denise |
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twinsgd Member
since 2000-02-13
Posts 416Ontario,Canada |
"I am a traitor"....very very harsh Joy I know it's a well worn platitude but time does heal all wounds, and this too shall pass. Jack From day to day, nothing so surely defines the quality of our lives as the unwavering affirmation in the eyes, in the voices, in the presence of our friends. It is through them that we truly begin to know ourselves; and it is their affection that assures our dignity and worth. - Robert Sexton |
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Jonas Senior Member
since 2000-03-03
Posts 796Oregon |
This reminds me of an ex-girlfriend....always draining me emotionally. Very powerful words Joy! "Writing is easy. All you do is stare at a blank sheet of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead." -Gene Fowler |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Joy, Your poem cries of sorrow and longing for another that has hurt you. You did a wonderful job expressing your pain, I know people I have compassion for even though I should not, but I always look for reasons and excuses for their stupidity. They are only friends and relatives so maybe that's why I can carry the burden cause it does not crush my heart. I hope things get easier for you as time goes on. |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Joy, I am really sorry you feel so...alone. The lack of compassion you describe will pass. Allow yourself to forgive and let time do the rest. Love and hugs, Lizzie  |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
Thank you all for your replies. I am usualy compasionate to people, even people who don't deserve it, like you said, Lost Dreamer. When I wrote this, I just felt like I could't give any more. I know things will look up though. Just not now. Thank you again for your very kind words. Joy |
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Sasikat Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 290St. Petersburg, FL |
Though it may not seem so now, time will play a major part is healing these wounds. Don't ever lose faith in yourself. You will have your compassion back. You are not a traitor.....you are human with deep emotion. Sheila ...the earth and myself are of one mind. The measure of the land and the measure of our bodies are the same........... Joseph, Nez Perce Chief |
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childomine Senior Member
since 2000-01-25
Posts 818st. petersburg, FL |
Very dark Joy but I know the feeling behind these words. Sometimes you have to step back and rejuvenate, but only for a moment. This person must have hurt you terribly. ...Give me the strength to walk the soft earth, a relative to all that is.... Black Eagle Oglala Sioux holy man |
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