Open Poetry #10 |
House of Lies |
Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
"House of Lies" Lost little girl, scared and afraid Living with a pain she has endured her whole life It's bad enough other people stare But the rejection of her own mother cuts like a knife Violence has become a part of her everyday life As she cries trying to figure out what to do Sadness overwhelms her as she starts to give up hope Her body not the only thing black and blue A house full of lies is what she lives in Fake smiles all around, but no knows within those walls what's being done Screaming and yelling a daily routine As her mother now picks up a gun Little girl grows up turning into a beautiful woman But nothing has really changed The same pain and lies continue Things pretty much remain the same Her mother contemplates suicide knowing she has now lost control But the same things that use to work before no longer She has learned to cope with life easier And the love she has found has made her stronger But still the pain tears at her every moment As the truth hits hard and cold I look at her in awe at the strength she has Her heart and beauty something truly to behold House of lies they still live, and act though all is fine People turn their head the other way But now I have entered the picture And I am here to stay No matter what the cost, no matter what the pain I will not leave her side, forever I will love For I know our love was a match made in heaven And a gift sent from high above Amy M. Kennedy |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Amy this is what I meant when I said you had a wonderful honest heart. This is a fantastic write from you, utterly amazing. Full of truth and honesty, and full of the love you have too. This is full of your spirit, and full of your determination that your love will not fade and die. I know it won't love, because true love is so precious and rare and you clearly know how to keep it alive. Take care Mushy Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Amy, spectacular. I cried for a number of reasons, but especially for the fierce hope at the end. Be well Kethry Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. Gail Sheehy |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Amy, This is so heartbreaking, you have touched on the pains of many people out there. Congratulations for taking the courage to write this. Well done, you are a very devoted person. "No matter what the cost, no matter what the pain I will not leave her side, forever I will love For I know our love was a match made in heaven And a gift sent from high above" Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
I agree. This is very honest, and straight from that wonderful heart of yours, Aim!! Beautiful write, my friend!! sp I won't go, I won't sleep, I can't breathe until you're resting here with me... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
But now I have entered the picture And I am here to stay ================= that line says it all Amy... and now you know what has to be done.... and because you are strong and because you have both love and being in the right on your side ... you can make it happen... get help from those who you trust ... take care sweetie ..of the both of you love ya me |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
who could ask for anything more? |
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