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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The Loss of Pride
In my worried head
I planned a gentle discussion.
I made it a point
Not to be bossy.
I know you hate that.
I said, "can you" instead of "won't you"
"Try to" instead of "I want you to".
I heard my quietness.
My pride, bleeding
On the floor.
You enjoy the power
My weakness
Gives you.
As I try to hide
Behind stubborn eyes.
NO.
I don't ask you again.
You shan't reconsider.
Breath punched out of my lungs
I'm sorry you said, "No."
I planned a gentle discussion.
I made it a point
Not to be bossy.
I know you hate that.
I said, "can you" instead of "won't you"
"Try to" instead of "I want you to".
I heard my quietness.
My pride, bleeding
On the floor.
You enjoy the power
My weakness
Gives you.
As I try to hide
Behind stubborn eyes.
NO.
I don't ask you again.
You shan't reconsider.
Breath punched out of my lungs
I'm sorry you said, "No."
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Poetry
when language like bubbling streams flow
when words are laid down to fit like lovers' hands
when you feel the essence of the poet from within
when swirling thoughts are caught in the net of rhythm
when images reel as you read
when pen and paper create a symphony
then, it is poetry
when words are laid down to fit like lovers' hands
when you feel the essence of the poet from within
when swirling thoughts are caught in the net of rhythm
when images reel as you read
when pen and paper create a symphony
then, it is poetry