Tug of War

Driven mad by all this pulling-
Tearing me limb from limb!
Who do you think you are fooling?
Ah, this feeling- great and grim!

Grieving Goddess fits the bodice,
And embodies my Despair.
At this Tug of War- am no novice...
(Oh! All the Hurt I can't repair!)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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February 12, 2014 at 4:08 PM
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That Archaic Poet Avatar
February 17, 2014 at 11:57 AM
:)
Deschler Avatar
November 13, 2013 at 6:38 PM
I know this tug of war, all to well. You are so great at expressing your feelings. Nice work, Chan! Love it! :)
That Archaic Poet Avatar
November 15, 2013 at 9:06 AM
Thanks, Kel! <3 :)
Davis Avatar
November 8, 2013 at 7:14 PM
Chan my friend This is a very emotional and sad poem, that pulled at my heart. That's not nice you bad boy. HEE HEE Thanks for the sweet comment on my Pieced Me Together poem. HEY !!! Do I need to tell your sweetie he doesn't complete you. LOL Hugs and Love Sweet Pea
That Archaic Poet Avatar
November 9, 2013 at 5:46 AM
Thanks as always for stopping by and for the read and reply, Sweet Pea! <3
Chircop Avatar
November 6, 2013 at 2:41 PM
Tnks for stopping by my humble verses Chan..This is a profound poem indeed.Some hurt We can t indeed repair ..But for every rose there is a thorn..and for every rose there are petals everywhere.May you be blissed by their perdume.Only time will heal the pain.I love the way you are able to express your emotions.
That Archaic Poet Avatar
November 9, 2013 at 5:47 AM
Thank you, Charm; very much appreciated :)
Lamoureux Avatar
November 6, 2013 at 9:41 AM
Cleverly expressed.
That Archaic Poet Avatar
November 6, 2013 at 12:48 PM
Thanks, Richard :)
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