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Psychological Compromise

I went to the mailbox Much to my dismay I would've rather had smallpox Than what I found today I may sound dramatic And I guess that is true But what I found so traumatic You sounded so blue Did it cross your mind As I curled in your womb That the people I'd find Couldn't deal with your bloom Did you find some compassion When you ran with the wind Did you dress in high fashion Or the flower child trend I hate that my screaming Got under your skin One nurse was redeeming So the doctor dropped in Now I will tell you The source of our pain Was a clavicle fracture With a nerve induced strain This poem is of childhood And all it entails I won't create falsehood For truth always sales Don't put your guilt and pity on me Or whatever you felt in the latter You'll never recall the flower I'll be Came from mental abuse, hate and batter

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 10/13/2020 5:35:00 PM
Sadly I believe you are correct.
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Date: 10/13/2020 6:34:00 AM
I can relate having grown up in an abusive home. One of my books “DUMMY, Hurtful and Healing Words” was born of that pain. Those of us who are formed of pain also possess unique gifts. Blessings and a big hug. Thanks for sharing.
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Angela Crabtree
Date: 10/13/2020 3:28:00 PM
Thank you, Richard for reading. Sadly, I think there are more people out there than we can even imagine, that have suffered from some sort of abuse as a child. ...Blessings and hugs back :)
Date: 7/21/2008 4:54:00 AM
Hun, I know all too well about the hard childhood, so I feel your pain literally (maybe in a different way, but pain is pain, is it not?) A beautiful portrayal of inner light and insight to your true self, a shame that she could not know you as you truly are. :) Beautiful. Kristin
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Date: 7/20/2008 11:27:00 AM
Love Sara's comment, and I couldn't agree more. So sorry for all you have been through. No matter your past, you are a beautiful, talented poetess, and a wonderful friend to know. Love who you are. Love, Shar xoxo
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Date: 7/20/2008 10:29:00 AM
Very heart-wrenching and poignant. When you don't have a mother, a true mother I mean, it's easy to feel less of a woman somehow. But I have learned that our soul has a path, and that path exists to teach us compassion and humility--to make us better people, a "flower" as you put it. And you're already that--so don't let anything come in the way of the beauty that you are. Love, Sara P.S. Very beautiful by the way.
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