Laura Breidenthal Poet Rhyme

I'M Not Angry

Rejected, ignored, resented, torn
Wondering, wandering, faltering, forlorn
You force-fed me snakes when I asked for bread
You licked me with flames and Left me for dead

I’m not angry

Tormented, frustrated, exhausted, shattered
You thought of yourself and nothing else mattered
I lie here in chains awaiting my savior
Instead you pass on by, there’s nothing to say here

I’m not angry

Crawling, slouching, in here and out there
Nothing to do but sit there and pout here
Cradle me close and burn the noose
It’s buried in my neck, but it’ll come loose

I’m not angry

You’re asking me why
And I’m showing you why
You wanted me to die
So give up the lie

Listen to my cries—you just can’t ignore
The pain I endured, and I’m begging you for more
Because next time you will very well see
That the persistent flames you use—you love…are Me

And I am not angry
— I am furious

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Bernardo F. Asuncion November 24, 2016 at 7:50 PM Listen to my cries—you just can’t ignore The pain I endured, and I’m begging you for more Because next time you will very well see That the persistent flames you use—you love…are Me I like it.... Congrats for being featured

Constance La France November 24, 2016 at 4:00 PM Laura, oh what a great write, I can relate to your words and congratulation on having it selected as a Feature Poem this week.

Dan Kearley August 30, 2012 at 9:49 PM Jeepers! Furious? Wowzers! Laura Breidenthal August 31, 2012 at 6:14 PM Hope I didn't scare you too much Dan! Thanks for the little light. :) Always, Laura

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire October 31, 2011 at 1:45 PM Dear Laura, Furious, definitely a couple rungs above angry Superb Write BUT the Form :" I don't Know " You should refrain from You only have two POEMS that say it I have a couple of older POEMS that I used that form Remember You probably won't win a contest with this form with LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER, YOUR Liege.. .Harry ( HG )

Michael Wayne May 31, 2011 at 6:29 PM Peace Laura.... you are a fine poet.

Skat A May 27, 2011 at 9:04 PM liked this poem especially the last two lines.

James Peranteau May 27, 2011 at 3:42 PM I can only tug at you, and kiss your wounds...then, read your fantastic writes...*smiles* ...Powerful display of feelings here dear poet, who many forget; the, constitution of rights(writes) of expresssion !

Manouchka Doreus May 27, 2011 at 1:56 PM there truly are time where anger doesn't do what we feel justice... i love how you incorporated that into words