Certain Things

Certain things must stay
under lock and key.
No one wants to know
who persecuted me.

Like a car crash or disaster,
we avert our eyes.
Must not lift the lid
on all those lies.

Bury hurt of twenty years
deep inside my heart.
Thought talking about it
would be a start.

Certain things must stay
under lock and key.
No one wants to know
who persecuted me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Buhain-Baello Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 9:40 PM
Superb writing on confidentiality and the wisdom when to speak and when to remain silent. Enjoyed reading the poem, great flow and message.
Murray Avatar
February 25, 2016 at 1:16 AM
I am such an open book Cynthia, for me it is especially difficult. Thank you so much for your comment.
Mason Gibbs Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 8:03 PM
Awesome poem Jean
Murray Avatar
February 25, 2016 at 1:11 AM
Thank you Gwen. I appreciate any praise very much as I am still a novis.
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