"Two for Flinching"

A Poem by Melissa Ridge

When you are subject to scrutiny,

And all eyes are on you

Like metallic snouts, waiting,

When pictures singe,

And memories burn;

Thoughts become forbidden,

When truth is revealed,

And lies become your comforter;

You don’t want to know the difference,

When the door slams in your face;

You’ve overstayed your welcome once more

And get pushed away,

When all the lights go out,

And you’re left standing there,

With no one for guidance,

When you fall in love,

Drifting into the unknown,

In a boat without a paddle,

Every time your heart breaks,

Your chests aches

And you’re standing face to face

Don’t flinch.

© 2013 Melissa Ridge

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Karen

This is a sad but great poem because they describe truths from some people's experiences. It's raw and expressive and makes one think of when one has experienced some of these truths - if not all of them - and what one can do for those who are experiencing it at the moment. Thank you for writing this poem and sharing it with us!