Why Can'T You Just Love Me

"Why can't you Love just me”

Treated like a possession
Placed far upon a shelf
Time stands still when you’re high, dark, deep
And out of reach

Fueled by white lies
You challenge me
Dangerous false securities 
Scatter on concrete

My silence demanded
Bound and broken before I speak
Tricked into watching other worldly goods make you feel complete

Your magnetic energy draws on me 
My needs forsaken and courage falls beneath

Within your perfect circle I have a seat
A fake display of warm affection presented neat
Still sharp, jagged edges cut me deep
Made to feel less, mild, and meek
A down turn indeed 

Justifiable crucification of my emotions and mind  
Swallow and consuming thee
Our journey together will never complete

Goodbye my love, for I cannot honor we
I hope your conscious burns slow and deep 
Every time you reach for me-
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 12/2/2011 9:57:00 AM
Human illusion draws on the energy love of others Shannon because it has non of its own. We must all learn to draw love from the wells of our own sacred hearts, for life is love in action. Mind control freaks are like this for they know not how to draw love from their own wells(sacred heart). Congratulations on your worthy poem drawing a worthy 2nt place. Smile. Agape, MOses
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Date: 12/1/2011 8:17:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in the Letdown contest Shannon
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Date: 12/1/2011 6:34:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement in my contest Shannon. You all left a piece of yourselves on this contest page. It was so very hard to judge. I am asking you all to read and comment on all the winners here. You will go away seeing into the hearts of all the winners. This was a very emotional contest for me. Thank you all for supporting this contest. Love and blessing to you all, Carol
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Date: 10/24/2011 5:45:00 AM
I am so happy to see the Soup back up and thrilled to be able to read your wonderful poetry Shannon. May you have an exciting week filled with new found inspiration. Love, Carol
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