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Quiet Tears

Visions of me occupy your days, my life's been planned in intricate ways. And though my future's set in your mind, I'm skillfully taught your wish is blind. I've been manipulated for years to achieve your dreams though quiet tears. For you always told me what to do, I was a mere reflection of you. I lived my teens by your golden rule, repress love, don't be somebody's fool. Now I'm hollow, a soul with no spark, alive; I exist, empty and stark. Over the years, you're proud as can be, accomplishing all your goals through me. And you don't even pretend to care that I'm a shadow, barely aware. You triumphantly boast of your deed, molding my life; you swore you'd succeed. And the look in your eyes seals my fate, for there is no love, there is no hate. (Rhyme) 5/1/2017

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Line Gauthier

Date: 5/26/2018 7:01:00 PM

Wow, powerful write, Emile.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/27/2018 8:08:00 AM

Thanks Line, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Talin Kalishian

Date: 5/6/2017 2:28:00 PM

I disagree Because I doubt there is no love. Definitely no hate tho. Loved it

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/6/2017 5:13:00 PM

Thanks Talin, your comments and support are most welcome, Emile.

Akkina Downing

Date: 5/3/2017 10:51:00 AM

Oh this breaks my heart for you Emile. Some parents aren't always spot on. But you're a grown man now and can do whatever pleases you. God bless you Emile... Hugs :) Kina

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/3/2017 11:40:00 AM

Thanks Akkina, your comments and support are most welcome my friend, Emile.

Jesse Zerlaut

Date: 5/3/2017 2:04:00 AM

Wow, this poem is deep and comes from a torn place. I think most of us sons know it well. Trying to live up to our fathers desires for us and yet never really living up to our own desires for who we should be. Well worded, great art Emile! 7

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/3/2017 9:40:00 AM

Thanks Jesse, your friendly comments have brightened my day, Emile.

Anil Deo

Date: 5/2/2017 5:25:00 PM

Emile, you are a winner, & no one can take that away. I know U forgive as Jesus taught. Those who have been hurt know how to forgive ... remember South Carolina MotherAME victims of Dylan Roof? Your writing will help others, as we pray.A BIG thank you. (#7) Merci beaucoup Combattant! shalom, shalom

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/2/2017 7:14:00 PM

Thanks Anil, your comments and support are most welcome my friend, Emile.

Darren White

Date: 5/2/2017 2:48:00 PM

I understand that so very well. You keep searching for that love, and bend in all directions to get it, and then seeing that indifference.... It doesn't matter how old we get, we keep longing for that love, approval and appreciation by parents.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/2/2017 7:13:00 PM

Thanks Darren, your comments are truly appreciated, Emile.

Paul Callus

Date: 5/2/2017 2:03:00 PM

We parents have a duty to lead and show the way, but not to control our children's lives. Their achievements have to be theirs, not ours! ~ #7 for a wise and meaningful poem, Emile. Regards // paul

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/2/2017 2:35:00 PM

Thanks Paul, Your friendly comments have brightened my day, Emile.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/2/2017 12:41:00 PM

a piercingly haunting work so cathartic and amazingly crafted, emile... precious offering from you..huggs

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/2/2017 2:37:00 PM

Thank you Nette, your comments are like a warm smile, Emile.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/2/2017 1:52:00 AM

- We always do our best - But nobody is alike - We can not copy one hundred percent - A sensitive poem, Emile - Great written - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/2/2017 9:19:00 AM

Thanks Anne-Lise, your comments and support are most welcome my friend, Emile.

Maria Williams

Date: 5/2/2017 12:58:00 AM

Oh I understand these words of yours so well Emile, and even though my father was not controlling, he was a perfectionist in his musical field, which in some ways is just as bad. Children are left feeling inadequate in many ways. We always allowed our children freedom to express themselves. This wonderful poem of yours carries such emotion, I feel it. Brilliant in its sadness 7++

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/2/2017 9:20:00 AM

Thank you so much Maria, your comments and continued support are most appreciated my friend, Emile.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/1/2017 7:27:00 PM

What a powerful, heart-wrenching, skillfully-written poem! A 7+, Emile! Janice

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/2/2017 9:21:00 AM

Thanks Janice, your support is most appreciated, Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/1/2017 6:55:00 PM

I understand this poem so well Emile. We try so hard to please our parents that often we lose ourselves in the process. I too had a controlling parent which has made me very cognizant and aware of not doing that to my own children. Every child needs to seek out their individual dreams and make them become manifest. You are such a great poet and the depth of this poem proves it unequivocally. Brilliant! 7 ; )

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/2/2017 9:23:00 AM

Connie, you flatter me with such accolades, and I love it, thanks my friend, Emile.

Laura Mckenzie

Date: 5/1/2017 6:39:00 PM

I'm loving this reflective emotional piece great rhythm ! Thanks for making my evening with your wonderful poetry !!!! :)

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/2/2017 9:24:00 AM

Thanks Laura, your comments and support are most welcome, Emile.

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 5/1/2017 6:36:00 PM

Boys so often (my own, too) have confusing feelings or none about their fathers, as girls do about their mothers. I almost cried when I read this, but if a son becomes a dad, he will find his own way.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/2/2017 9:25:00 AM

Thanks Sunlite, your words have touched my heart, Emile.