Shackles

It binds firmly
Leaving no room to ramble
Of an unsweet taste it is
Yet in naivety we hasten to taste of it
Until the flesh of our tender hearts
Are scarred by its unrelenting grip
The memories forever tattooed on our souls
But then it becomes too late
Wriggling out becomes an utmost impossibility
A thought of breaking through is arrant nonsense
So we writhe in pain
Waiting for soothe to come
Endless the pain may seem
But only after a while, yea! a while
It unbinds itself	
And gradually it does
Leaving room for the bruised flesh to heal
The scars however are indelible
A reminiscent of the shackles of love.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Agustin Avatar
December 1, 2024 at 11:51 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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March 8, 2016 at 12:20 PM
Funshio, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
A  Avatar
January 10, 2016 at 4:17 PM
Funshio, I enjoyed reading your excellent poem today. Thanks for sharing --skat
Oimbo Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 2:22 AM
it is one subtle poem
Brown Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Enjoyed reading your well written poetry today Funshio. Thank you for sharing it. Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 9:18 AM
I enjoyed the last two lines of your write, Funshio
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