Mask of Misery

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Childhood is meant to be loving and carefree,
sadly it’s not always the way it should be...


The mask of misery hiding the curse
Coming from violence and angry words
A tender heart that's been broken in two
Too young to understand rage and abuse.

There's an unease in anticipation
Waiting for another confrontation
Relief comes after stress of the tirade
And the heart rate starts to settle again.

Leaning to live and love just doesn't exist 
The odd one out, the loner, the misfit 
Struggling with learning the lessons at school
"Could polish up" on reports as a rule.

Frozen emotions that deaden the soul
Thaw out when the truth begins to unfold
That love means living in serenity 
Freedom found in an unchained melody.

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Elaine George

Date: 10/22/2020 11:18:00 AM

Yes! Physical and emotional abuse leave lasting scars on the soul. But...as you say, the truth will set one free. Truly a deep and touching poem, dear Belle. ~ Elaine

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/22/2020 11:59:00 AM

Thank you Elaine... “Children’s well being isn’t just about being watered and fed, it’s being handled with love, care and gentleness. Regards Belle

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/22/2020 4:40:00 AM

Sad when a child is abused in the home and also at school or because of the home life isn't able to keep up at school. Maybe the child has so much to do at home that they don't have time to do the school work or no one to help them get the school work done and done correctly. Life can issue out some hard blows for children and adults. Thanks for stopping by on my page. Sara

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/22/2020 9:11:00 AM

Whether a child is abused or sees abuse, both ways have an impact on their development. This is another quote I once wrote... “When someone's known love from gasp of first breathe, That someone will love and be loved till death.” Thank you kindly for reading and commenting Sara. Belle

Silent One

Date: 10/21/2020 6:33:00 AM

Sadly some children suffer trauma as a child that lives with them forever, some adults can be so cruel.. No child should have to ever go through this.. Deeply emotive poem..

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/21/2020 7:35:00 AM

It’s unbelievable but true, how anyone could be so cruel is utterly unacceptable human behaviour. Thank you for the feedback Silent One, Belle