Like a Rock

Hurt by many, loved by few.
Broken soul that words, cut easily thru.
Lonely nights, no shoulder he returns.
Desire to be wanted, so much that it burns.

Her thoughts linger around in her own head.
Afraid of his demons, she leaves it unsaid.

A woman is not who she feels to be.
More like a monster, his worst enemy.

Her fairytale life of being his wife.
Has crumbled down her mountain
Like fallen rocks up high.

Destroying everything it hits on the way down.
Leaving her dreams, like a rock on the ground.

Kicked around, cracked and in the dirt. 
Is her self image, her reflection in the mirror.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Boddie Avatar
July 30, 2018 at 4:03 PM
when we look for others to build us up....we will always wind up stuck....because high self-esteem has a permanent vicinity….it Lives in my identity....so no other will ever bring me down....which is why I Pray for others to move their minds to such a positive town....interesting and sad and yearnful all at the same time....good job chelci…..;)
Krutsinger Avatar
July 29, 2018 at 10:39 PM
This poem stirs up all of the sadness I have for the women who find themselves in this situation, which unfortunately is a truckload of women. You did a terrific job, Chelci, as usual.
Michael Avatar
July 29, 2018 at 9:23 PM
The things people do in the name of love...Nicely written...Many women I'm sure are captured in your poem...All the best Chelci
Biggs Avatar
July 29, 2018 at 9:36 PM
Thanku. Its sad but its true. Welcome to my world..
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