Amber Lane Poet Free verse

Tainted

I’m just a shell of what I used to be.
Now you say I’m beautiful and innocent,
Cheerful and sweet.
I may be those things now
But blinding beauty, whitest innocence
True cheerfulness and sweetness like pure sugar…
Those are what I used to be.
Before reality laid its icy grasp on my shoulder
Shattered my rose-colored glasses
And replaced them with a jaded view.
Before cynicism was my companion
And darkness entered my world.
Innocent childish trust replaced by wariness and suspicion.
Beauty torn down by rejection and
Replaced by self-consciousness.
Altruistic sweetness tinged by desire.
And lighthearted cheer shrouded in caution,
Overshadowed and stifled by disappointment.
And yet they still call me beautiful and innocent,
Cheerful and sweet.
If you like me as I am now
Scarred and broken by the world’s ways
How much you would’ve loved me
Before I was tainted.

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Michael Torres November 9, 2008 at 7:44 PM You are worthy of love and Jesus died for yours and mine taintedness. You have to love yourself first and not rely on the world for that view. You are beautiful and you have a wonderful talent of writing. You will grow and you will become more confident. When you think youhave it bad other people are in more dire situations but for now sweet Amber you are loved by Christ and you are special unconditionally to him. Reach out and open your heart and let him in God bless you Amber