poetry

The Self-Destructive Signal

August 30, 2014 August 30, 2014 / child abuse, parenting, philosophy, poetry, psychology / Leave a Comment

Surrounded by eyes, Who see but a shell, We crave curiosity, Someone to tell. At first we are quiet, To see if they care. But no one will ask, No one will dare. So, starved of attention, We cry out in fear. We hope they will hear us, We hope we are dear. But no one approaches, Our parents aren’t near. We Read more [...]

Death by Forgiveness

August 22, 2014 August 22, 2014 / child abuse, parenting, poetry, psychology / Leave a Comment

Truth, like a vibration, Plays the chords of every soul. Reaching out, undimmed by fear, With its power makes you whole. And if you but allow it, Truth will shatter ice and cold, And the iceberg of your feelings, Once again will re-emerge. But when truth trips up a trauma, When its light reveals the past. That’s Read more [...]

The Parent’s Lie

January 20, 2014 August 22, 2014 / art, poetry / Leave a Comment

The truth you hold in high esteem, You hide your lie behind its gleam. But lies do more than to deceive, And every lie you spread and weave, Corrupts your soul – not mine. You choose to walk a twisted path, And make that choice anew each day. Your canopy of falsehoods spreads, But sprouts of truth will Read more [...]