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Addiction

Maybe my mind won't be dazzled and meek Maybe my will won't be hollow and weak Maybe I'll excuse his passion-borne bruises Maybe I'll use the face that he uses. 6/24/19 originally in 'A Little in Love' on this website For Arbitrium Divisa 2 contest Sponsor: Gregory R. Barden

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Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 7/17/2019 6:38:00 PM

Intensely penned. Congrats.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 7/20/2019 4:12:00 PM

Thanks, Jeanne.

John Hamilton

Date: 7/17/2019 9:46:00 AM

Wow Michelle this is excellent, worthy of a top win!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 7/17/2019 4:51:00 PM

Thank you, John.

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 7/5/2019 1:52:00 AM

Wow, that last line was really powerful... great work!! ;)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 7/17/2019 4:53:00 PM

I wrote this almost twenty five years ago, so glad to see it's stood the test of time-

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/29/2019 9:30:00 PM

I read all of the comments, hoping the bruises were metaphors, however, being called names, and put down are also effective ways of holding a person back, so is that what you were thinking? The last line really got to my heart.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 7/17/2019 4:56:00 PM

In my mind, this originally was about obsession and denial, but I am glad for your input-

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/27/2019 2:24:00 PM

Ooooh. That last line is a 'killer.' It really 'slays it,' Michelle. G.L. in the contest. :) gw

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 7/17/2019 4:56:00 PM

Thank you so much, gw!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 6/25/2019 6:04:00 PM

If we could only find a way to prevent this abuse; so many live with it in silence. Well penned pain.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/25/2019 9:35:00 PM

While I did not intend for this to be about abuse, I see know how it could be interpreted - thanks for your comment!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/25/2019 5:25:00 PM

It does take a lot of strength and courage to stand up to an abuser, Michelle. I'm not familiar with this contest, but your description of this battered woman is so sad. I think Greg will love it, Michelle. Best wishes in his contest! Hugs, Carolyn

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/25/2019 9:31:00 PM

I can see how it might appear, out of context, but it is actually about a woman obsessed with someone who is not interested in her, (the bruises are metaphors) but I am glad for your comment!

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 6/24/2019 8:21:00 PM

Powerful snippet! A stand alone potent little poem, I think Greg will love this one. My best to you! xomo :)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/25/2019 9:26:00 PM

So glad for your encouraging comment, thanks!