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HAPPINESS BREED

Poem By: Terry Collett
Poetry


A girl celebrates freedom from cruelty and fears. View table of contents...

 

Submitted: Oct 2, 2007    Reads: 74    Comments: 2    Likes: 1   


It’s ok, honey
The old man’s defunct,
And all the hidden memories

Can now be revealed
In all their miserable glory
Over a cruelty of years.

It’s ok, baby,
His eyes are shut
And all the cold hearted stares

Are wasted away,
So look back
And see the treasury of death.

It’s ok, sweetie,
His tongue is still
And the hateful words

Can no longer chill.
It’s ok honey
His hand is froze

No more to touch or beat
Your virgin flesh.
Sit back and smile,

Take heed and watch
Your happiness breed.


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I think someone has to have been the victim of childhood abuse of some kind to fully appreciate how powerful this poem is - I fully appreciate this poem - well done!

Posted: Nov 30, 2007

Author Comment:

Thank you EarthMother.

this is such a powerful piece xxx

Posted: Apr 29, 2008

Author Comment:

thank you.kate



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