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A Daughters Song

In distance, a daughter's heart does ache, Mentally wounded by her mother's stake. Words flung forth, cutting deep within, Leaving scars unseen, a battle she can't win. A mother's love should nurture and heal, But here, a pain that time can't conceal. From afar, a presence felt so near, Leaving the daughter's soul in constant fear. Bound by blood, but torn by the mind, A connection broken, she struggles to find. Whispers of love replaced by bitter strife, Leaving her searching for comfort in life. A daughter’s heart does ache from distance, Mentally wounded by her mother’s stake. With words flung forth, cutting deep within, Leaving scars unseen, a battle she’ll win.

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Chante Walker

Date: 6/9/2024 8:26:00 PM

I really appreciate your poem as it shows what daughters may go through behind the scenes. I also noticed and appreciated the form of your poem. Thank you for sharing your expressions.

Diane Christian

Date: 6/9/2024 8:41:00 AM

Sadly this really happens. Words can cut deeper than a knife. I had trauma in life and I turned out ok Thanks be to God Sometimes things come back to mind but then I remember God accepts us just as we are. Amen

Beata Agustin

Date: 5/24/2024 7:23:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Silent One

Date: 5/22/2024 10:21:00 AM

Your poem captures the deep emotional turmoil and enduring pain experienced by a daughter due to her strained relationship with her mother. The recurring motif of "distance" effectively symbolizes both the physical separation and the emotional chasm between them. It sets a powerful tone, highlighting the daughter's mental anguish caused by her mother's harsh words. The phrase "Mentally wounded by her mother's stake" suggests not only hurtful words but also a sense of betrayal and abandonment.