Momentum

Momentum

A Poem by Douglas Levi Gribbins

Sit, Listen
Now that i'm in this position
To tell you a story of a mission
I expect respect equally between our division

I stole love from the blind and pretend I'm an angel
These cuffs are my bind from the guilt and I dangle
I hang from the ground, biding death, will i go up or down?
At least hear me, father before the time comes around.

I'm a bullied-become bully, I love when I hate, I hate when loves present
Don't expect you to believe, I am a man-made liar, Excuse not descendant.
I blame my parents for what I've became, It was all me
When Xavier came around, It was all on me
When my peers cursed my name, It was all on me
And when I became my own nightmare, It was all on me.
When I appear at the gates, scream "It was all on me"

I pretend to love when i cheat, I didn't accept guilt.
Didn't think my own future, Didn't expect what I built.

Expecting forgiveness that I knew wasn't deserved.
I'm sorry, mother, father, For I am the hurt who hurt.
Mama if you're hearing, I love you to pieces.
Father, when I saw you last, my heart was in pieces.
The world expecting me to hate, but they don't know the true story
I love you, father, I write this seeking forgiveness, not glory.

Scars don't heal through time, they don't keep secrets
Peace through my mind when I'm become a war-seeker.
Physically a castle, But emotionally I'm left open.
I could be broke down, but outside I seem like its okay.

Ask God for forgiveness
Ask my family for forgiveness
Ask my peers for forgiveness
Ask YOU for forgiveness

In all my time I didn't see myself in the mirror
All i saw was an image i wish i could make clearer.

© 2016 Douglas Levi Gribbins


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Wow, wickedly, outstanding and wise words spoken to help heal the spirit and the soul. Let alone mind and heart. To find internal peace for you and hopefully heal wounds for them, in small way.

Posted 6 Years Ago


Onlyme

6 Years Ago

You are very talented. 😊
Douglas Levi Gribbins

6 Years Ago

That's very nice of you to say, thank you!
Onlyme

6 Years Ago

And it is true.
F**k me. Brilliant. Just....Brilliant. You almost made me misty in public. You owe me a cookie. And a cup of tea.

Posted 6 Years Ago


I notice a very strong urge for redemption in this piece.

Posted 6 Years Ago


All of us make mistakes.
"Ask God for forgiveness
Ask my family for forgiveness
Ask my peers for forgiveness
Ask YOU for forgiveness"
The above lines is all we can do. Seek forgiveness and become a better person. Thank you for sharing the powerful poetry.
Coyote


Posted 7 Years Ago


Amazing, I love your writing so much

Posted 8 Years Ago


Enjoyed reading your poem.
Making amends to all you have hurt
is so important but you must also
find it in your heart to forgive yourself.
"Ask God for forgiveness
Ask my family for forgiveness
Ask my peers for forgiveness."
Nicely written and well expressed.
Keep up he good work!



Posted 8 Years Ago



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