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With my arms
I have tried to protect you
I told you
Of my joys
So my wounds
You couldn't share
I petitioned to God
For him to give you wonder
My prayers were themed
Asking for you to be free
If I was in pain
My heart would soar
Thinking that you hurt not
That you were innocent
In my dreams
They take you
And it is I who comes
When they prepare their knives
I come to you
And they watch me
Hungrily they watch
And I give myself for you
I take your pain
They torture, eat, hold me
And my only joy
Is knowing they cannot touch you
In life I would do it
I would take pain
The pain meant for you
It wasn't until now that I saw
The greatest pain
My arms can't deflect
Is me
And that eventually I must leave
My arms cannot shield
For they are the pain
I sacrifice myself
But my sacrifice hurts you
Last night I dreamt
They I gave myself to
And the greatest pain
Was feeling your eyes watch
There was no joy
And your eyes
They hurt the most
Poem 89 ~ 3/14/2013
Yet another fantastic feat of poetry by the Damsel. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you!
DeleteInteresting...but what does it mean?
ReplyDeleteBeing poetry, it means different things to everyone. What you felt it means, is what it means to you. :)
DeleteI know exactly what it means, but I am privy to the authors inner thoughts at times. These words are power. They brought tears.
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