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Not Enough

Truth filtered through a screen of crystal blue eyes Your soul engulfed by a prison of insecurity and rage With hands of tenderness you embrace me and choke my spirit The life that we once shared now is mysteriously hidden beneath the surface Lost to the emotion and passions that once bound us I am too afraid to walk away yet I am too tired to stay Lacking faith in myself and longing to satisfy your desires, I pray… Wanting to be free with you, uninhibited, yet I am afraid to be vulnerable I cry in silence and throughout the night I am lonely for you My trust shattered, feelings bruised, light dimmed, and heart broken, I continue... Moving slowly, tiptoeing, careful to avoid the traps set before me I search for answers only to come up empty You say I am everything to you, all you could want or need Yet somehow I am not enough Copyright © 2009 Lena “Lolita” Townsend

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Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/17/2009 3:42:00 PM

Remarkable insight, Lolita! People who are insecure and filled with anger can unwittingly "embrace...and choke the spirit." When trust is shattered, we sometimes build up a wall so as not to be vulnerable to more pain. How sad you are left to feel you are "not enough." Beautifully written from your heart. Love, Carolyn

Brian Strand

Date: 4/8/2009 12:48:00 AM

Thank you for your welcome blog comments today Lolita.Rgds Brian

John Rhinem

Date: 4/7/2009 6:00:00 PM

....this was an absolute, bittersweet write, "Priceless Lena Townsend!!!":):)~Bitter for the pain~And "Sweet For The Beauty Of The Soul Seen Again!!!":):)~So, "You" just hang in there dear lady~and let 'Heaven' do the rest!!!:):)~And don't lose "Your Faith," or ever stop praying!!!:):)~Again, As Always, "My Love & Warmth To 'You & Your Loves,' Eternally, John!!!"~Bye Precious Lena!!!:):)

John Rhinem

Date: 4/7/2009 5:53:00 PM

Wow....I could Your every word within this profoundly soulful write~and it was troubling my own heart as I did, my dear gifted and poetic friend!!!:):)~I can only hope and pray, with "You," that "God" will reach down, and make 'everything' right for "You!!!?":):)~Smile, I quite certain that He shall~for "Your Soul Is To Precious & Beautiful, For 'Him' To Not!!!":):)....cont....

Faire Lucas

Date: 4/7/2009 12:23:00 PM

very beautiful and breathe taking.....Love Faire

Carrie Richards

Date: 4/7/2009 6:59:00 AM

The sadness speaks loudly in this poem, the feeling of apathy and hopelessness. Very moving, Lolita.

James Marshall Goff

Date: 4/7/2009 4:22:00 AM

some emptiness, but I sense resolve behind the honest emotion, nice! Jim

L'Nass Shango

Date: 4/7/2009 4:14:00 AM

With hands of tenderness you embrace me and choke my spirit ... how wretched that hands that hug the body chokes the spirit. Find in the write consolation that gives us all needed therapy because we are cleanse by speaking. Love, support and joy ...good write.

Anna-Marie Docherty

Date: 4/7/2009 2:13:00 AM

Strong relationships need be build on firm foundations and beliefs of trust.When trust is lost, confidence on both sides becomes shot.Where a relationship turns bitter and full of anguish and violence,be that mental or physical abuse it is time to get out quick while you still can.Most offenders of this nature reoffend,often leaving it too late for their partner to leave.I hope your strong words here touch the lives of those that need,that they heed this advice and seek help,there is a new life.

Raul Moreno

Date: 4/7/2009 1:48:00 AM

Excellent work Lolita, I enjoyed this poem. I left you some soup mail...Raul

Brian Strand

Date: 4/7/2009 1:13:00 AM

Wow like imagery of th inner poetry of L1 Lolita.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments