Laura Leiser Poet Quatern

The Truth Stood Downcast

The truth stood downcast in the lie
so self assured, you played the part
with flattery, your head held high
you ripped apart a trusting heart.

A predator without a name
the truth stood downcast in the lie
you stole her worth, you had no shame
inflicted wounds that would not die.

Feigning sadness, you would deny
your horrible, abusive acts
the truth stood downcast in the lie
cried false tears, belittled the facts.

She clearly saw her grave mistake
the devil's gleam was in your eye
while no remorse showed on your face
the truth stood downcast in the lie.





Written on 7/26/2016

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Tom Arnone August 26, 2016 at 7:45 PM Caught my attention, Laura. Congrats! :-) Laura Leiser August 26, 2016 at 11:15 PM Thank you, Tom. Glad you liked it.

Sandra Haight August 26, 2016 at 3:19 PM So powerful and so sad, but beautifully written. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra Laura Leiser August 26, 2016 at 11:15 PM Thank you, Sandra. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by to comment:)

Jan Allison August 26, 2016 at 2:42 PM what a despicable way to treat someone ... but it happens so often Laura - congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Laura Leiser August 26, 2016 at 11:14 PM Thanks for your comments, Jan. It is sad, isn't it? :(

Beautiful Scars August 26, 2016 at 10:54 AM Laura, congrats on your placement lovely Laura! "devils gleam was in your eye", love that line...:)-luloo Laura Leiser August 26, 2016 at 11:59 AM Thank you, Laura Loo :)

John Lawless August 26, 2016 at 9:28 AM Such beautiful poetry to unmask such cruelty and its abhorrent cover-up. thanks for participating in the contest Laura. Laura Leiser August 26, 2016 at 11:58 AM Thank you for placing me in your challenging contest, John! I'm glad you thought the poem worthy.

James Inman August 1, 2016 at 7:52 AM A strong and emotional write, Laura. The read is smooth and your refrain line flows naturally in each stanza. Laura Leiser August 12, 2016 at 11:19 PM Thank you for your comments, James. I appreciate them!

Eileen Manassian July 28, 2016 at 12:26 AM Very powerful write, my dear. So sad....Thanks for the visit to my work. I've been away. Hope to catch up. I like how you used that term...over and over...the truth stood downcast in the lie. Interesting theme for contest. You brought it to life. Laura Leiser July 30, 2016 at 11:40 PM Thank you, Eileen. Nice to read your great poetry and hear from you again :) Laura Leiser July 30, 2016 at 11:39 PM Thank you, Eileen. Nice to read your great poetry and hear from you again :)

Constance La France July 27, 2016 at 6:23 PM Laura , WONDER for the contest, well done, I like where you took the theme ~ Laura Leiser July 27, 2016 at 10:47 PM Thank you, Constance! Glad you like this:)

Connie Marcum Wong July 27, 2016 at 5:45 PM Excellent Laura and a poem I can identify with. Apathy of the arrogant! 7 ; ) Laura Leiser July 27, 2016 at 6:00 PM Thank you for commenting, Connie. I hope you don't identify too much...as it is a sad way to treat anyone!

Pace Ink-U-Script July 27, 2016 at 11:54 AM Awesome Quatern!!!! Very smooth Laura Leiser July 27, 2016 at 6:00 PM Thank you, Charlie:) Laura Leiser July 27, 2016 at 5:56 PM Thank you, Pace! Sorry the earlier comment jumped to you :O Laura Leiser July 27, 2016 at 5:55 PM Thank you, Charlie:)

Charlie Smith July 27, 2016 at 11:49 AM Well done Laura, best wishes in the contest... Laura Leiser July 27, 2016 at 6:00 PM Thank you, Victor:) Laura Leiser July 27, 2016 at 4:40 PM Thank you, Charlie:)

Anthony Mark July 27, 2016 at 3:23 AM Hi Laura , for a fictional write of abuse, you certainly immersed and wrote from the inside, a kind of " look I'm here" write, that carries a lot more credibility than I'm used to seeing from you....a very good write indeed, that catapults you up the poetic pyramid ...well done...ian Laura Leiser July 27, 2016 at 11:20 AM Thanks for the high compliment, Ian (albeit backhanded!) I know you like the darker writes...

John Watt July 26, 2016 at 5:18 PM Laura - powerful poem! I appreciate the personification of truth standing downcast. Nice movement of the main line; moving one line down in each stanza. Great cadence in your meter. Heartbreaking description of an abusive relationship... must have been hard to write. Laura Leiser July 26, 2016 at 6:57 PM Thanks, John~ Your words of encouragement are greatly appreciated! It took a while to figure out how I wanted it to go, but then the words starting coming...