The Woman Inside

There's a woman inside,
with a very big heart,
but the people outside
keep trying to tear it apart.

The woman inside can't seem
to say no,she wishes just 
once she could begin to show,
the true feelings that she feels
inside,and hold her head up
with a little more pride.

The people who know her
wouldn't know what it's like,
to go through everyday
having to put up a fight.

The people around her just
don't understand,how they
take advantage when
she tries to lend a hand.

Everyday is a battle not
knowing what's to come,
or at the end of the night
when you just feel numb.

The woman inside wants
to take her own life,
because the pain is so strong
it's like a piercing knife.

The woman inside often looks
in the mirror,but know matter
how hard she looks nothing
seems clear.

She looks and looks trying
hard to find,for once in her
life a little peace of mind.

More than anything in life
she wishes people around
her could see,The Woman Inside,
the real and true me.

          Colleen Marie Bono
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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July 1, 2013 at 9:59 PM
this is a nice winning poem in PD's contest. <3 SKAT <3
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June 26, 2013 at 4:52 PM
Hello my dearest friend Colleen , CONGRATULATIONS~ and thank you for enjoying my contest...I had much fun in closing my contest called ... ""A week into my poem""- Take care and enjoy my blog if you like... have yourself a lovely day.... LINDA
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June 3, 2013 at 12:56 AM
Arr Congrats Colleen :)
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June 1, 2013 at 2:23 PM
I do believe I see The Woman Inside and I think she is a beautiful and courageous woman who just happens to be a very good poet as well - Tim
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June 1, 2013 at 1:57 PM
Congratulations, with the poem and thoughts about YOU. LOVE ~SKAT~
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March 22, 2013 at 4:21 PM
COLLEEN, A FINE WINNING POEM.... :-) , Congratulations in ANNE'S "any poem goes" contest. Take care~ Linda
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March 21, 2013 at 7:04 PM
Keep revealing the woman inside through your poetry. It's great to see you on the winners' list. congrats to you.
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March 20, 2010 at 9:58 AM
I see the woman inside and she's so very sweet. I feel honored Colleen that we came to meet. Best Wishes Always, Bill (Soup Mail)
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March 16, 2010 at 1:45 PM
A Great Write Colleen. I'm going to stop now sending comments to you. I believe that my doing so is begining to annoy you. Best Wishes Always, Bill (Soup Mail)
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November 24, 2009 at 2:50 PM
I really like this poem..! I was named after my aunt..! i love my name...!!!
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November 23, 2009 at 12:42 AM
So much desire is spilling out of this write. The desire to be heard, to be seen, and to be loved just as you are. I do hope that happiness finds you and that you are able to be heard, seen, and loved. So many prayers are being sent out for you. I will light a candle in hopes that blessings are carried to you sooner. ~Lolita
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