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Conflicting Emotions

Leave that scum,
My brain demands
He is no good for you.

He is deceitful and hateful,
And full of lies,
Nothing he says is true.

Do not give up,
My heart pleads,
On a love so pure and strong.

Hold on to hope,
That true love will prevail,
The one you held for so long,

This is the fight,
I hear each night,
As the tears fall down my cheek,

I have cried my my heart out,
In desperate pain,
Till I could barely speak.

I wish I was strong,
And could turn my back,
On one that's been so cruel,

But I can not do it,
I am far too weak,
I will always be his fool.

I hold my head,
In deepest shame,
Afraid to show my face.

I will never be able,
To walk with pride,
I will forever be in disgrace.







— greeneyes, Jan 12, 2010

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About the Author

Country/Region: Colorado Springs Colorado

Favorite Poets: I love Dr. Suess! He is my favorite, I would love to write for children.

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Seren

Seren

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Elizabeth

take hope by the throat and make it yours ... like you did this poem ;) your halfway there ... somehow this feels like not another story but its all about you ... if I am wrong I apologise I often read too much into things Love and biggest hugs Jayne x x x
docmaverick

docmaverick

16 years 4 months ago

Beautiful, Elizabeth....

...the "flow" is effortless. In the 8th stanza...second line, "I am far to weak", the "to" should be a, "too". Other than that, a really nice effort! I have a new entry, myself. It's called, "Dawn's Surprise". I'd like for you to critique it, if you could. I really felt your heart in this one. "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.
WF

Worldwide Freeride

16 years 4 months ago

Take him by the scruff of the neck...

Oh Green Eyes... do you not see what we all see? The seduction of your emerald green irises? You could have any male you like if you haplessly twitch those sleek pointed ears of yours.... so... Take him by the scuff of the neck, head butt him and knee him in the nadgers, he'll go down like anyone else! Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnoooooooooooo don't do it Green eyes.... you can do better than that scoundrel! Don't let the devil get the better of you... This is an extremely fludic piece that has a lot heart in it and makes you cling and feel sorry for the observer, like Jayne I hope that this is not your reality Green eyes and that you are not subjected to this, if you are break away now! This is very good write indeed so full of genuine and convincing emotional strife and turbulence, a classic of your wordsmithing! Dale :)
Roscoe Lane

Roscoe Lane

16 years 4 months ago

brave

As i said, you sound like a very brave and strong women. But one with a lot of love, great poem as well, Love Roscoe..
L

lyz

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Elizabeth

A tormented write and read, sad but true of some. A strong person wrote this and so many could advise, but will she hear. I think maybe her mind knows the right thing to. Love and wishes to you, Love from Lyz. XX
Z

zombie

16 years 4 months ago

odiumscurse is my cuz

Liz didn't know that you could express yourself so beautifully and you should write more because your words are so amazing!
greeneyes

greeneyes

16 years 4 months ago

Thank you Zombie, and

Thank you Zombie, and welcome to Neopoet! I look foward to seeing you on here more often! Greeneyes