Stranger Thy Father

I fear our next encounter; 
haunted by your sight. 

Your presence penetrates my heart like a knife. 

Your not a man but an intruder, 
forcing your way, judge and juror. 

Hand down your penalty, much we must take. 
Abrasions, contusions, are your biggest mistake. 

Hugs and kisses, only come from jerks, 
"I LOVE YOU - I'M SORRY",
your BANDAIDS don't work. 

Brute force. 
Torn at the seams. 

Dare to move.
Dare to scream. 

Noise not permitted, 
take it, be silent. 
Withhold your tears in his judgement. 

Is there a thin line between DISLIKE and HATE? 
Can you define where one begins and the other one waits?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 10/31/2018 6:32:00 PM
Nice penning indeed, really liked it so much. Blessings,Gordon
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Date: 10/31/2018 3:06:00 PM
A powerful poem. My siblings and I experienced many form of abuse. You are correct. Bandaids dont work. Thanks for sharing this deeply emotional poem.
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Date: 10/31/2018 2:20:00 PM
I can relate! Poetry is a cathartic healer. Blessings and welcome to Poetry Soup! I am off to read your Bio. Aloha, Connie ; )
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Date: 10/31/2018 12:41:00 PM
Lousy parents are a Hugh part of the fabric of life. I had Shitty parents molestation, abuse and neglect. We write about what our souls needed. Nice work!
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Date: 10/13/2018 5:48:00 AM
Your pen name exquisite, does not hold a candle to your poetry. Welcome to Poetry Soup. You have found your tribe, and we are delighted to discover you. I do hope you will add a biography.
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Lifes' Tapestry
Date: 10/18/2018 1:43:00 PM
Thank you, and as of today I have.
Date: 10/11/2018 5:38:00 PM
Brilliantly powerful!! Great work!! Welcome aboard :)
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Lifes' Tapestry
Date: 10/18/2018 1:45:00 PM
Thanks Brendan
Date: 10/11/2018 9:40:00 AM
Wow, that was deep and vivid. It is a shame that such scenarios have to exist but they do. I believe the line between dislike and hate thins out even more in situations like this. Really nicely expressed.
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Date: 10/11/2018 9:15:00 AM
A wonderful write about a horrible situation, welcome to the soup, I'm enjoying reading you!
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Date: 10/11/2018 8:49:00 AM
There is a big line between hate and dislike, this is a sad poem... No child should have to go through this.. expressed deeply... Welcome to the soup..
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Date: 10/10/2018 8:10:00 PM
Welcome to Soup, Budgie introduced you, this is a great first poem!
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Lifes' Tapestry
Date: 10/11/2018 5:31:00 AM
Thank you
Date: 10/10/2018 5:32:00 PM
A powerful write, truly enjoyed. Welcome to PS.....Maria
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Lifes' Tapestry
Date: 10/11/2018 5:40:00 AM
Thank you
Date: 10/10/2018 4:19:00 PM
A big welcome to poetry soup. I have enjoyed your poem with great interest and I hope to read more of you in the future, All the best dear poet.
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Lifes' Tapestry
Date: 10/11/2018 5:40:00 AM
Thank you
Date: 10/10/2018 6:30:00 AM
Withhold your tears in his judgement. Love that line. Some cross that threshold... excellent poem and welcome
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Lifes' Tapestry
Date: 10/11/2018 5:36:00 AM
Seeing that line, standing alone, makes me want to cry. But I like it too.
Date: 10/10/2018 2:16:00 AM
First of all, welcome to the soup. Such a powerful piece this one! The final couplet packs its punch on a very moving and emotive poem. I await more of thy wonders of words to come eagerly.
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Lifes' Tapestry
Date: 10/11/2018 5:39:00 AM
Well Sir, I hope to both send you on a journey and disappoint you along the way; as is human nature. But in the interim, enjoy the ride. Hugs buddy
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