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Phoenix-reborn
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since 2005-12-21
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canada

0 posted 2005-12-22 04:59 PM



This is the story
of someone i used to know
a pretty little girl
with dreams of her own

she was always so happy
showing her crooked smile
but i haven't seen her
in quite a while

she and her sister
were taken from their mother
it was so long ago
she doesn't even remember her.

for the first few years
of her fragile little life
she was pretty happy
(even after being attacked with a knife!)

but then once again
they were taken away
from the home they grew to love
(she still wishes she could have stayed!)

so new family,
new home
and she quickly adjusted away
from all she had known

things were okay
they were actually happy
but then they found out
some stuff about their family

like an abusive brother
who'd hurt them for not doing his chores
and psychotic parents
who hit them some more

eventually the parents
they just had enough
and sent away her sister
the only one she really loved

ever since then
the little girl was torn apart
from growing to love people
and then haviong them ripped from her heart

she grew angry
and started acting out
she kept her distance
to try and save her heart

there were days
she showed up at school
with bruises everywhere
she felt like such a fool

everyone knew
what must have went on
because it was so obvious
but still they moved on

no one could help
this little girl
who just wanted love
and to be safe in this world

now shes grown up
and totally changed
now i'm wondering
if she could have been saved

i miss the little girl
who grew up before her time
seeing as her story
is exactly the same as mine

cuz i am her
and she is me
and there's nothing else
that could ever be.

so once again
i got hurt again
i took down the wall
but now ill build it up again

so heres my story,
at least a shortened version
and i hope you wont think
that im a bad person

cuz i lie and sometimes steal
and love to get my way
i pretend i don't feel
the pain that wont go away

so please dont pretend
that you really like me
cuz i'm not that fragile
i'm not exactly what you see

i hide myself inside
so no one can see
no one can hurt
the part thats really me

so thats it for now
you can say what you like
cuz what you may see
may not be whats right

this is the story
of a girl i used to know
a sad little girl
with broken dreams of her own.


© Copyright 2005 Ashley Kazakoff - All Rights Reserved
majnu
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1 posted 2005-12-22 05:07 PM


Welcome to PIP! This is a great poem. We all look forward to seeing more of your work. Also, be sure to check you e-mail for a special greeting.

Cheers!

-majnu
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Nightshade
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just out of reach
2 posted 2005-12-22 06:13 PM


Welcome to Passions
enjoy yourself here
hugs, Chris

Martie
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3 posted 2005-12-22 06:18 PM


Welcome, Phoenix-reborn.  I enjoyed your poem...but felt sorry that the little girl/you had such a difficult time.  I'm glad you are writing poetry, it can help heal the places that are still sore within your heart.  
Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09
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4 posted 2005-12-22 06:23 PM


Welcome to Pip. I hope your time here among new friends who nurture and support will help in your healing.  I am looking forward to reading more from you.
Midnitesun
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Gaia
5 posted 2005-12-22 06:58 PM


Welcome to Passion's. Your initial post is a real heart-grabber, a story no one should have to know first hand. Dreams have a way of re-surfacing, and I'm hoping that your finest dreams shall return.
Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113
Canada eh.
6 posted 2005-12-22 07:10 PM


WELCOME TO PASSIONS!
Much enjoyed your first post.
I look forward to reading more of your work.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~Let peace begin with me...     

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