Acid Tears

Shadowed by feelings of dread, self-doubt belittles your worth. Both rejection and abuse have traumatized you since birth. Loneliness fuels the pain of a future fraught with fear. And life's overwhelming weight crushes; with a single tear. Eroded by acid tears, hope exists only in dreams. And fantasy's illusion fails to stifle silent screams. Craving eternal relief, you pray death is the end. For forever's frightening; when you haven't got a friend. (Quatrain) 5/10/2013

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Line Gauthier

Date: 3/1/2018 6:13:00 PM

My favourite lines are : " fantasy's illusions fail to stifle silent screams." and "For forever's frightening when you haven’t got a friend." A most touching read, Emile.

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/1/2018 6:45:00 PM

Thank you so much Line, your visits are always most welcome. Emile.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 5/19/2017 1:11:00 PM

A most honest and sobering poem, Emile. I went back to your early work, and chose this one because of the title (great title too.) And would you believe it, it is the polar opposite of your poem posted today, "A Friend of Mine." That was some peculiar karma. Wonderful poem because of it vulnerable yearnings. You really have a good grasp of the human condition. Love always.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/19/2017 5:33:00 PM

Thank you very much Freddie, as always your support and kind words are very appreciated, Emile.

Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 5/19/2017 1:14:00 PM

Btw ... the title matches a theme in one of my poems, "Dissolved." Loved yours though. Love and peace.

Rob Carmack

Date: 2/20/2015 8:01:00 AM

Sad when death is the choice. Powerful poem.

Emile Pinet
Date: 2/20/2015 8:13:00 AM

You are a perceptive and compassionate person. Thank you very much..your comments are always welcomed and appreciated. Emile.

Tammy Reams

Date: 2/4/2015 6:29:00 AM

Sometimes the abuse will make a person stronger and more loving of things here on earth. Most victims have more to give and see things in a different light. This is a great poem and shows how hard it is at times from abuse. Awesome poem!

Emile Pinet
Date: 2/4/2015 7:06:00 AM

Thanks Tammy, your input is welcome. Emile.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 1/13/2015 4:03:00 AM

this a poem full of angst and hurt.. Ive written a poem about Rape... My heart is saddened with reports of abuse but I admire those victims who spring out standing despite what has been.. Indeed it is hard but one way or another we experience abuse and its challenging on how we"ll go about such... Bless us all.. :)

Emile Pinet
Date: 1/13/2015 9:13:00 AM

Thank you very much, as always your support and kind words are very appreciated, Emile.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/20/2013 9:41:00 PM

Emile, this is a very touching subject. Many will read this and relate to this kind of abuse or other forms of abuse. God, bless us all, especially the one's who found the strength in knowing we are not alone..... Congratulations, in Susan's "ABUSE" contest... Goodnight **PD

Skat A

Date: 5/19/2013 9:35:00 PM

A deep winning poem of abuse. Congratulations, *Luv ~ SKAT~