Control Freak

no life you want mine
never to feel your self-harm
try and steal my smile
facial features black blue
you can’t steal away my glow.

© Harry J Horsman 2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 1/20/2020 7:30:00 PM
yes, some do suck the life out of one, if we are not perceptive. Jesus told His disciples" Watch and pray for the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Flesh seeks its own control of the universe
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Date: 1/6/2020 11:31:00 AM
May you always keep your glow dear Harry :)
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Date: 12/6/2019 4:54:00 PM
Dearest Harry, No- one is able to take from you what is the most important - the inner you that glows with strength and humanity. Bullies function off low self -esteem, and want to pull others down to their own level of self harm. I hope you are staying strong! Great poem! Warm regards, ~~Aqua M~~
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Date: 10/31/2019 9:10:00 PM
I know this person... You have described them well. Excellent imagery. Ann
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Date: 10/25/2019 2:35:00 PM
No....no one should ever have that much power to take someone's glow. Great write, Harry. :) Thanks for your visit to my work.
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Date: 10/20/2019 6:40:00 PM
If they could they may blow a fuse. Powerful lines!
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Date: 10/8/2019 6:27:00 PM
Powerful, Harry! Panagiota
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Date: 10/8/2019 10:57:00 AM
I enjoyed your determination with these bullies , despicable people - they certainly can't steal away your glow - well said - kudos dear Harry, a short but powerful write. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 10/6/2019 8:23:00 PM
This is the worst kind of person (and can also be abusive). i love the positivity of your final line.
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Date: 10/6/2019 6:59:00 PM
G'day Harry … close to insecure bullying. You have written this in savage truth style - enjoyed - Lindsay
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Date: 10/5/2019 6:39:00 AM
Nice and thoughtfully done. Bless you to the utmost, Prayers, Gina
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Date: 10/5/2019 3:46:00 AM
Nice tanks Harry well said. Hope you're settled down under. Tom
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Date: 10/4/2019 9:59:00 PM
Strong poetic statement about determination and self-respect, Harry. Janice
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Date: 10/4/2019 5:27:00 PM
Some things refuse to be moved, Nice Tanka Harry
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Date: 10/4/2019 2:20:00 PM
Your inner light continues to shine, Harry. I'm glad you have taken the reins and control your own life. Nice to see you here again, Harry. Hope life is being good to you. Hugs, carolyn
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Date: 10/4/2019 7:25:00 AM
- People steal most things today, Harry - Great written :) - Happy weekend :) - Keep smiling and let your glow shine :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/4/2019 7:22:00 AM
Potent pen!!!
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Date: 10/4/2019 6:29:00 AM
I liked the confident tone of this poem, harry.
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Date: 10/4/2019 5:04:00 AM
Absorbing someone's energy, willing or unwillingly and controlling it is abusive...you must resist, besides they're not getting your glow...Nice one Harry
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Date: 10/4/2019 4:56:00 AM
Thanks for the visit Harry. Control is an illusion and at best is temporary.
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