Julie Brown Poet Rhyme

If

If I gave myself a chance
Like the chance I gave you
Would I deceive myself
the way you deceived me

If I loved myself
The way my friends loved me
Would I see the things 
They see in me?

If I cut myself a little deeper
Would the pain be too much to bear
Or would I hide my sorrow behind a smile
And fight off a friend's knowing stare

If I didn't wake up tomorrow
Would anyone notice I was gone?
Would they bury me in the ground,
Say a prayer and move on?

If  I could hear their thoughts
And know exactly how they feel inside
Could I trust that they love me
And not have to hide?

If I could let the past go
Leave all the pain behind
Could I start all over
And heal my hurting mind?



09-12-2006

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Darleen Bilyeu March 5, 2009 at 11:15 AM truly a wonderfull write!!! with a great senseof emotion!!!

Hana Ryusaka February 22, 2009 at 2:27 PM I love the meaning in this poem. I think we've all been there -with insecurities like this, and it's usually caused by experiences. I wish I could start all over... haha. Thanks so much for the comment on "Waiting". I really appreciate the support.

Julie Brown February 19, 2009 at 9:15 AM this poem was actually written while thinking of a friend of mine who struggles with life and insecurities. I hoped this would help her see what her friends saw in her- a wonderful person.

Linda Etling February 19, 2009 at 7:52 AM There are a lot of what if's here I have felt some of these thoughts. But I turned to God for help and now I don't worry what others think just what God thinks.....It takes strength to get to this point in life. I am sure there are many who can relate to this. This is a touching poem..... Thank you for you kind words on my poetry too. This will be a fun site to meet others and read their thoughts on life through poetry....