Don'T Touch Me.

More fragile than oldest antique,
dirtier than history itself,
angrier than stormiest night;
more delicate than frost in the hand,
I'm frightened, used, bruised, abused and
b
r
o
k
e
n.

Don't touch me.

I need you
but gently, be with me,
help build me and trust me.
Don't push me, 
or use me,
nor scare me.
Share with me, teach me, just
s
l
o
w
l
y
until I'm ready....

Don't touch me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Allison Avatar
July 31, 2014 at 8:25 AM
a well deserved winner congratulations:-) Hugs jan xxx
A   Avatar
July 30, 2014 at 7:56 AM
You are welcome, thank you for the reply and visit
A   Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 1:11 PM
Hi Anna-Marie,, Congratulations, on your awesome win.... Love Linda
Docherty Avatar
July 30, 2014 at 2:49 AM
Thank you Linda, always glad of your support! x
Christensen Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 9:56 PM
Congrats so much, this poem is just fantastically well written!
Docherty Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 1:51 AM
Wow what a lovely review! Thank you kindly Gry and so very nice to see you too!
Lindley Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 7:16 PM
Congrats on this great win and great write!!!
Docherty Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 1:47 AM
Thanks Robert, glad you like and good to see you here!
Burman Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 12:41 PM
Congrats on your top win Anna-Marie. Warmest Regards. Shonima
Docherty Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 1:38 AM
Thank you Shonima, good to see you here...
Sietesantos Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 9:11 AM
Hi Anna-Marie, huge congratulations on your TOP well-deserved win. Pandita
Docherty Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 9:41 AM
Thank you so kindly Pandita, good to see you here!
Nance Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 7:35 AM
Grats on first place, the meaning, feeling and construction of this poem is right on, good job!
Docherty Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 8:08 AM
Thank you kindly, appreciate your comment and support!
Ayala Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 6:59 AM
Congratulations on your top win, Anna-Marie!
Docherty Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 8:08 AM
So kind of you, many thanks - good to see you..
Mehta Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 4:31 AM
Congratulations on the first placed win in the contest, Anna
Docherty Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 8:09 AM
Thank you very much. Good to see you again!
Walker  Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 3:35 AM
Congratulations on your win Anna-Marie... LVerlena
Dietrich Avatar
January 7, 2011 at 10:23 PM
Don't know if this is for children or for anybody, I think it could be for both. Sounds like for someone very abused. Good look into the psyche! thanks for your comments today, Anna-Marie. Luv, Andrea
Docherty Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 8:11 AM
Thanks Andrea, it speaks for all in this situation and hope it helps those going through it to realise their is a better life out there waiting for them so long as they don't leave it too late... Returning the thanks as ever!
Docherty Avatar
January 15, 2009 at 7:13 AM
Thanking you al most kindly, keep those pens a flowing I'll get to you as computer allows me!! lol.
Bickerstaffe Avatar
January 15, 2009 at 6:56 AM
Neat construction and compelling expression... it takes time to give and receive trust, the underpinning of any successful relationship, so do take your time... God bless, Keith
Romero Avatar
November 6, 2008 at 7:06 AM
I recall your fillings as I grew, and as I grew it was these fillings that help me today, keep on writing on.
Torres Avatar
November 5, 2008 at 2:14 PM
Excellent write Anna. Very Direct. Michael Torres
Winter Avatar
November 5, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Your message is written so the point gets across extremely well. It is so powerful from an evidence of self love, self knowledge and deeply learned inner strength. Your placement of the vertical words add much to this fragile and emotional write. Let these words be heard. Amazing poetry. Love, Shar
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