Cecil Hickman Poet Etheree

My Self Worth

My
Freedom
Was taken
Not by someone
From within myself 
Relinquished by just me
Drowned by my own selfishness
Provoked by order for others
Lies told to myself to save others
Though, I protected my fears and self worth

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Jod!E Quintero August 1, 2009 at 6:53 AM I have felt this.

July 24, 2009 at 12:33 PM Much to think about here--about choices/about life in general. Nice use of this challenging form. Thank you for sharing your poem with us and for your kind words on mine. Have a good day! Karen

Carolyn Devonshire July 15, 2009 at 9:04 PM Very wise words, but your introspective writes always make me think you are too harsh in judging yourself, Cecil. If only you could see yourself the way I see you. Love, Carolyn

Carol Sunshine Brown July 14, 2009 at 5:05 AM Excellent Etheree Cecil. Not an easy form for me to conquer but you sure have. Love, Carol

Brian Strand July 14, 2009 at 1:33 AM Your talent shows through Cecil.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments today

Candice Manibog July 14, 2009 at 12:44 AM such a self explanatory piece. very well written. :)