Repeated Spite From Lack Of Love

by Kirsty palmer   Jul 23, 2007


How could you make me bleed?
To show no remorse of what you've done
You're supposed to love me
But you never listen to how I feel;
Always quick to shout the odds-
But never there when I really need you
My heart bleeds for your love
...Never do I get it though
As you leave me here; in the corner
Alone, afraid, crying and hurt
I'm supposed to be your 'little girl'
But I don't remember the last time
That I really felt that way.

So now yes, I'm hunched on the floor
Bleeding and crying; cowering from the door
Knuckles are bruised, and my head aches
All I can think about is how my heart breaks
Eyes all red from the tears I shed
Carpet all red from the cuts that bleed
The voice inside me screams out in pain
But on the surface my silence remains
Tired and confused- not wanting to be here
Just like you- you have made that clear!
So shout at me one more time
Hit me if you want; your usual crime;
But I refuse for you to hear me scream
I'll cry myself to sleep- dream a happy dream
Only to wake up in fear
I wake up to find out I am still here!

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  • 17 years ago

    by Alissa

    This was really interesting, the first part sounded as if you were talking about a lover...but I suppose this is about a parent?
    But I liked how you alternated from just normal writing to couplets. Great job!

  • 17 years ago

    by Nix

    This poem is incredibly written. It is sad and really touching. You described emotions greatly. Topic is excellent and atmosphere that you created is good. 5/5

  • 17 years ago

    by Intoxic8dBeautyxXHaNaXx

    Intensified emotions, worth a shot.

    I wake up to find out I am still here!

    I can sense fear in that line. Waking up from a nightmare and when you open your eyes you realize that you're still there. I know, its inevitable.

  • 17 years ago

    by luv Shelbz luv

    Long but that doesnt matter. I thought that it was emotional and very intense. I think this poem fits everything for a poweful poem. It was nice to have it in 2 stanzas. Not just little short ones. I liked it and hope you continue writing!!!

  • 17 years ago

    by Debbie

    Kirsty,

    What a dramatic piece you've written. How stunning. There was indeed a minor issue with an uneven flow on certain lines, whereas grief-stricken sentiments were absolutely compelling.

    "...you never listen to how I feel;
    Always quick to shout the odds-
    But never there when I really need you..."

    ^ Empty promises are sweet because they are sugar-coated with forged assurance, yet they are very harmful and gives disappointment and discouragement. These thoughts are well brought together by the foregoing lines.

    "My heart bleeds for your love
    ...Never do I get it though"

    ^ Such a touchy couplet. We all long to love and be loved in our lifetime, indeed. Yet how these feelings are left unrequited is distressing.

    "The voice inside me screams out in pain
    But on the surface my silence remains"

    ^ That couplet caught my eye's interest. It's very poignant; it captured my heart the moment I read it. I reread it, and never could think of something better said than that couplet... so far.

    Emotions were apparently screaming throughout with rage. It's so touching, and you've written it nicely. I hope you all the best and take care!

    Marian