A few harsh words

A few harsh words

A Poem by SleeplessVolcano

How quickly innocence escalated
Youthful abandon morphed into alpha-male madness
And before I knew what really happened
Your fingerprints etched pain on my shocked skin
I wanted to say that this has gone too far
I wanted to say that I never wished for this
I wanted to say that your words hurt me long before
Your tight-gripped hands did
But I could not
For my words died in my throat that night -
I tried to revive them.....those scattered bits of meaning,
I found forgiveness, but it was not breathing anymore
I found compassion, but it's eyes only had an empty glare
I found friendship, gasping for breath, pleading for help,
But I could not help, my petrified hands
Had to protect my own heart
So I turned around, slowly
And let it die.

© 2017 SleeplessVolcano


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Gee
Seen many a playground bully expressing his dislike, anger in this way. Can also see this in many a marriage that slowly slips into uncomfortable nastiness.
Have sheaved ( may be incorrect! ) my hands in pockets a few times and bitten my tongue to the point where my stomach imagines it to be an appetizer.
A fine piece SV

Posted 6 Years Ago


SleeplessVolcano

6 Years Ago

Thanks Gee. It is also ten times worse today, when kids are even bullied on-line and parents have .. read more
very emotive ..harsh words so easily slip off an angry, hurt tongue ...well said my friend! such a clearly expressed tragedy in your closing as your speaker has to protect their own heart and soul ..closing themselves off to what was a fruitful relationship ..your first line confuses me a little tho ..i think it should read innocence evaporated (or something to that effect) rather than escalated in the face of what comes afterward .. i really like the personifications of words, forgiveness,compassion,and friendship .. strong impressions ... i feel the regret of your closing line but also safety and release .. you have told a big story in a few lines ..well done says i!
E.

Posted 6 Years Ago


SleeplessVolcano

6 Years Ago

Ahhhh....I fully agree with your suggestion for edits.....will have a look at it shortly.....the bea.. read more
Einstein Noodle

6 Years Ago

oh my! not a gessture anyone wants to allow ..i remember teaching my children to never let anyone pu.. read more
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B
The love we let die
Is it ever justified
Does it just pass
Or do you live to regret it for life
And should you try to go on that track
It's a call one makes

Posted 6 Years Ago


B

6 Years Ago

It's something you can't undo
So. I don't really have much to say
SleeplessVolcano

6 Years Ago

Ask your heart to take a picture of your thoughts...
may give you a thousand words.
B

6 Years Ago

Done a lot

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"In the end there doesn't have to be anyone who understands you. There just has to be someone who wants to". Robert Brault Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. ~ Pablo Pica.. more..

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