Alice Sweet Alice

~Alice Sweet Alice~

        *Like Sisters*
   Everyday -- Holding Hands 
Sunday Dress -- Pink Ribbons
         *Alice And I*


How can they say she did not exist?
This Sweet Girl I Named Alice

The way she looks at me
-Her eyes tender green
A body figure I can't describe
Together we played hide and seek
We swung in ways no one could see
This girl with pretty red curls
Who enjoys the sound of pouring rain?

Together we slept under the same breeze 
We carved our names on the same tree
Side by Side it Read Alice & I!
She whispered the day I fell off my bike
Alice Sweet Alice loves the way I look in red!

Every day I face the mirror
Alice puts her left hand on my right
We share the same identical scars,
Under the right and left palm.

The way she held my hand
Healed the scrapes in every fall
Beating from the bullies, she screams!
Again, Alice, whispers--- "Kill Them All!"
No one ever said a word,
When she stood by my side
Alice knew me in ways no one else did
She knew my eyes -When they cried!

Now I can't sleep,
Since Alice has fallen back into the abyss
Forever conscious in a self-hug
--- This is no dream, it is real!

The rage inside burns.
It took place the day she left!
Burning curtains 
Empty mirrors
This Girl Named Alice spoke of darkness,
then disappeared 

When I hear the sound of pouring rain
I stare at the shadows on the wall
Nothing feels the same,
I allow myself to soak in the darkness where it began.

My hair of red is not the same
These cuts are all that remain
The only clue in which Alice, was here!
Holding on to a stainless blade, I sleep

ALICE SWEET ALICE! 
Please call my name!
Why do they whisper?
Why are they saying she never held a breath?
I know she is real, she exists
Why else would I let her cut my wrist?

This Sweet Girl 
"I YELL FOR ALICE!"
Finally, visits again ---
But, who is to believe?
For everyone says 
Alice lives inside my head.

By:)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013


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Date: 9/29/2022 5:53:00 PM
Visiting some of the poems that I fav'd. This one really stands out to me. I have experience with someone I care a great deal about who used to cut herself. I hope she is passed that now. She never showed signs of schizophrenia but has recently been tested for other conditions and it has been suggested that she may have several, including bi-polar disorder and ADHD.
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Date: 3/10/2018 8:07:00 PM
Great meanings, Great write, friend.
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Date: 1/28/2018 12:21:00 PM
And I thought my poetry was deep, I don't understand it all  But I will say something stupid like clever write or keep up the good work  All  clichés  You are a good poet  I can learn a lot from you,  Thank you I die enjoys it,  I played it on my ginger app  so i listened to it  Not read it
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Date: 10/21/2017 8:35:00 PM
Wow - captivating, very powerful.
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Date: 3/2/2017 11:36:00 AM
A very different thought and very well conveyed
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Date: 11/1/2016 10:56:00 PM
Linda, this poem spoke volumes to me. I am a teacher and have had students who have attempted suicide and also some who are cutters. You opened the door to them a tiny bit...who knows what that can do. Thanks for your gift. Diane ??
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Date: 3/24/2016 3:08:00 PM
Dramatic verse indeed. The subject matter ...the letting of blood to release the emotional pain that is to much to hold inside. Brilliant writing as always, Linda. Elaine
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Date: 9/25/2015 11:17:00 AM
Just came across this beauty. The makings of a sensitive yet chilling horror movie. Great write!
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Date: 9/18/2015 10:40:00 PM
I revel in darkness. I love writing about it myself. This one definitely captivates your darker side. Very well done. I enjoy reading your writing.
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Date: 8/29/2015 2:43:00 AM
Your poem really captured me! Great work!
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Date: 7/10/2015 10:06:00 PM
Great write, Linda! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
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Date: 7/7/2015 3:01:00 PM
Lovely and twisted all the way. :):):):):)
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Date: 7/7/2015 2:06:00 PM
Thank you so much ROB :)
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Date: 7/7/2015 11:54:00 AM
:~) Congratulations on your win, your writing or always superb hugs eve
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Date: 7/7/2015 8:04:00 AM
Truly one of the best! Congrats on your win. This is how art is suppose to feel!
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Date: 7/7/2015 3:48:00 AM
Wonderful write PD! Big congrats!
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Date: 4/4/2015 12:52:00 AM
This poem of yours is beautifully written but the subject matter is quite dark and sad in its powerful expressions of abuse. Great piece and thanks for sharing.
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Date: 3/24/2015 11:54:00 PM
This is awesome, I found it on the best poems. I get to the end, I see PD ;) Love it . favs
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Date: 9/12/2014 10:42:00 PM
This is absolutely astounding. Amazing work!
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Date: 9/4/2014 7:39:00 AM
added to my list.
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Date: 8/7/2014 10:46:00 PM
I miss you, this is a very powerful piece. My mom's name is Alice. <3
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Date: 7/27/2014 6:55:00 PM
I could not stop reading this! Adore the innocent side of Alice. Understood how it felt with her, the confusion, the horror. Thank you!
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Date: 3/5/2014 11:51:00 PM
This piece just gets darker and darker. Great work, I love the way you slowly reveal your intent. Well done. Most worthy of the following tweet...
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Date: 2/14/2014 1:56:00 AM
So glad to read once again this stunning write of urs my dearest sis & BFF of mine! And My biggest hearty congratulations on your great win! Biggest lovely hugs! Once again, sending my sweetest Valentines Day greetings to u & ur family! Thank you sooo much for the lovely Valentines Cards, greetings and wishes! I loved them so much. My huge thanks w/ hugs & kisses. Ok, i'll be back soon my dearest sis! I'll try to write poem dedicated. to u & your dearest sis Sid. love u all! 4evr,Leo
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Date: 2/13/2014 5:41:00 AM
Way to go, PD. Big congrats to you on your placement in the contest.
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