Roxie Perry Poet Couplet

Where Frozen Embers Still Burn

I sat down to see
my past looking at me

My soul had a yearning
for embers still burning

My eyes grew wet
from years of regret

The love that I seek
leaves my heart weak

The father I needed
with pleas left unheeded

Take away the pain
left in his name

Wash away the memory
of the fear he gave to me

Frozen in time
with his horrendous crime

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Dr.Ram Mehta August 29, 2014 at 5:44 AM It's very moving write, Roxie, congrats on the win

Carolyn Devonshire August 28, 2014 at 4:00 PM Dear Roxie, Many people speak of the pain their fathers caused and your rendition is sad and moving. The last two lines gave me chills. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn

Barbara Gorelick August 18, 2014 at 6:55 PM A very moving poem..good work. Glad you've been able to move on. BG Roxie Perry August 18, 2014 at 6:57 PM Thank you!

Jan Allison August 18, 2014 at 5:56 PM oh how deep and sad Roxie an emotional write:-( Good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan xxx Roxie Perry August 18, 2014 at 6:18 PM Sometimes, my writings can be quite sad but that's just the painful truth of my past. I've came a long way and that's what is important. Sometimes, the most painful truths must be spoken. That is where healing begins. Thank you