Eye Roll


Looking through you
I’m not here
Stinging cheek
Slap I wear
Falter feet
Childish sway
Stand erect
Hide dismay
Now the belt
Take my pride
Purple welts
Jeans will hide
No regret
No remorse
Your own child
A whipping horse
Roll my eyes
Greatest sin
Your que to let
The pain begin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Inman Avatar
February 21, 2017 at 3:51 PM
Sadly true. Great write.
Stanley Avatar
February 23, 2017 at 2:29 PM
Hi James, Sorry you know of this truth. Thanks, Steph
Duqueny Avatar
October 29, 2016 at 7:26 PM
wow! this poem is so incredible. you are amazing
Stanley Avatar
October 29, 2016 at 7:43 PM
Mademoiselle Duqueny, you kindness is humbly appreciated :) ly infinity
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