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in-sight


what right have you
to take away mine
you infringe
you spy
I wish sometimes
that I could lie
like you
I cry
you try to get
inside my head
to pry away
the life I've led
no bite of shock
or manner unborn
unto myself
my soul is sworn
shaped by time
a hammer is hate
upon prejudice
the anvil
waits

what heart have you
to cast aside mine
you defame
you lie
I know sometimes
that I could try
for you
but why
you try to push
turn me away
you must deny
the games you play
no sense of grace
conditional soul
your ugliness
will take its toll
shaped by spite
your laughter is fear
I pierce you now
with honesty's
spear

what sense have you
of who I might be
you're so lost
you cry
I dream sometimes
that I can fly
not you
you'll die
you try to hide
won't let me see
but I still know
intuition freed
no laugh of shame
show you who to be
don't be so scared
I am simply me
shaped by rules
society's game
can no longer mask
society's
pain

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Fleur MacDonald

Fleur MacDonald

16 years 10 months ago

What a great read,

no actually an awesome read, felt your anger and your freedom with the words flowing. Just rolling off the tongue!! Enjoyed this immensely!!!! :)fleur
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Godweed

16 years 10 months ago

appreciate it

Thanks so much for your comment... that one came pretty fast and furious - just years apart!
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 10 months ago

Hello

At first I thought this was going to be a rant, but now I see it as an on-going battle. It reminds me of my relationship I have with my older sister. I'm so glad that you expanded on this poem. The ending is great, I wouldn't change a word of it. Always, Cat
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Godweed

16 years 10 months ago

nice to meet you =)

I didn't want it to be a rant (I have others like that), so I'm really pleased you said that. Re: the ending, it was hard to leave it alone, but it's hard to be detached at times and imagine the impact it will have. And sister relationships... good luck there. My younger sister and I have had many battles over the years - coming to a new understanding these days thank God.
Rett

Rett

16 years 10 months ago

Virg, great write

I loved it. I think Cat hit the nail on the head with an ongoing societal battle. Well penned my friend.. See you! Respectfully, Rett: "Next time you think you're perfect, walk on water." Rett
weirdelf

weirdelf

16 years 10 months ago

Rett recommended me to your poetry

And I am so glad he did. Powerful empowering work. This is exactly what poetry should be. I read an aweful lot of crap on this site and it is work like this that keeps me coming back. Thank you. Cheers, Jess
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Godweed

16 years 10 months ago

hardly know what to say!

Thank you Jess. I was very nervous posting here as it's been a long time since I shared my work with other poets. In fact, I haven't shared much since the old Edgewise Cafe chat where I met Rett many years ago. I very much appreciate your comments. Virginia