Love On Solid Ground

On egg shells she walks
Hoping one will not break
For the head games will start
She does not want to partake

He jumps to wrong conclusions
That are farthest from the truth
He always assumes the worst
She needs rational, not uncouth

She's fighting a losing battle
For he never sees her point
She can't head off the fight
Does he enjoy being out of joint

She wants to walk on solid ground
To no longer fear the cracks
She deserves to live happily
Not worrying about his attacks

Finding the courage to walk away
When the heart wants to remain
If only he could change his ways
Love her without causing any pain

She would more than gladly stay 
Embrace living happily ever after
But as important as true love is
Equally vital is trust and laughter

06/09/2013
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Cavanaugh Avatar
October 21, 2013 at 10:14 PM
Well said. Wonderful write. Love the last stanza.
A  Avatar
September 20, 2013 at 8:20 AM
Cecilia, a wonderful win.........Hugs* SKAT
Deschler Avatar
September 16, 2013 at 5:37 PM
So very true! This is a beautiful poem with a great message! Very nicely done, Cecilia, I enjoyed it very much! Congratulations on your win, as well!...Thank you for the kind comments!
Horsman Avatar
September 16, 2013 at 6:05 AM
congrats i see on this what is an amazing poem, so apt so profound...
Taylor Avatar
September 15, 2013 at 7:40 PM
Congrats - Great job. Ralph
Kendrick Avatar
September 15, 2013 at 12:33 PM
Enjoyed reading your work expressive and creative work..Congrats on your great win..Sara
Morgan Avatar
September 15, 2013 at 4:38 AM
very powerful Congrats on your win.Morgan
Mehta Avatar
September 15, 2013 at 3:57 AM
Congrats on your poem winning in the contest, Cecilia
Dey Avatar
September 15, 2013 at 2:57 AM
Finding the courage to walk away....nice line and a beautiful poem.Congo for the win
May Avatar
September 14, 2013 at 8:24 PM
hope she's not fighting a losing battle...congrats on your win
A   Avatar
September 14, 2013 at 6:09 PM
Hi Cecilia, Congratulations!!! Thanks for supporting my contest with this amazing poem and imagery. If you'd like:-) stop by my latest poem ""The Wind."" OR blog! "Tears in Heaven" http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_blogs/blog_detail.aspx?BlogID=15911&PoetID=18720 --take care Always & Forever <3 Linda
Andresen Avatar
September 14, 2013 at 10:17 AM
- Love is like thin porcelain .... Beautiful poem, Cecilia !! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Dietrich Avatar
September 11, 2013 at 11:56 PM
this is very nice. I can see a lot of thought went into it, sweetie.
Kearley Avatar
September 10, 2013 at 9:56 AM
Time to let him go....... But he does give you beautiful inspiration. Ha-ha... :o)
Carrillo Avatar
September 9, 2013 at 9:47 AM
This an awesome poem. Thanks for sharing. I will favor this one..... Lucilla
J.T. Avatar
September 8, 2013 at 11:38 PM
I agree. Sometimes we can get caught up in love that we forget to smile. Good poem
Gasun Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 7:13 AM
This is a very beautiful heartfelt write my dear friend Cecilia. I love it so much and enjoyed reading it today. You're really a great poet too. Thank you so much for sharing your precious gem and superb talent. I'll come back next time to read more ok. Thank you so much for everything and your precious time stopping on my poem. Have a great weekend! Big hugs! love lots, Leonora
Manassian Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 3:49 AM
Oh....sweetie ...yes...Yes! I hear ya...Strong write full of truth....Sending hugs your way....
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