Peter Dome Poet Free verse

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Wounded Heart

Wounded Heart.
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Sore deep wounds left from childhood
Never healed and still cause much pain
Never felt loved or wanted
Felt like an abandoned puppy someone had discarded
Left out in the cold wind and rain
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Walking like a leper in others shadows
Always on the outside looking in
Watching life go by through a telescope
Though the light was dim
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Nothing more than an emotional punchbag
For everyone to punch
And I always got the blame
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Fear was something I knew too well
Carried a heavy weight of burden
With no one to unload to
Or tell
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All my life has been an upward struggle
Having to face a new mountain everyday
I sure know what hell is
It took my childhood away
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Although I walk in the darkness
And now I’m falling to pieces
Growing old
Hanging on to life by my fingernails
Gasping for breathe
My story must be told
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Peter Dome©2021.

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Jennifer Proxenos January 11, 2021 at 10:37 PM This picture breaks my heart - what has this desperate individual got to look foward? Unfortunately this scene is so p prelevant in South Africa. They are desperate, have no option but to turn to crime to keep alive. Im so sorry you had a difficult childhood Peter, but now you are on a site where people care, so hang in there my friend, we're a good bunch here, stick with us and climb the mountain one step at a time until you reach the top. Hugs and blessings. Peter Dome January 12, 2021 at 8:49 AM Breaks my heart too Jennifer. poor soul. I'd help if I could.the people you mention. what a horrible world the rich get richer and have more money than they need. a dimple slice of bread world make others happy.I'm not the only one who had a bad childhood. but mine would make a movie.I can't thank you enough for your good heart and kindness. thank you, you give me strength. at least it gave me the power for others to relate perhaps, and not feel so alone, and have a voice at last. Take care. love to you and family. Pete. X.

Akkina Downing January 10, 2021 at 5:37 PM Awe, heartfelt, Pete. And a great write :) Peter Dome January 11, 2021 at 6:57 AM Thank you my friend. much appreciated. take care. Pete.

Charlotte Puddifoot January 9, 2021 at 12:36 PM yeah i know those upward struggles..keep walking sweetie, maybe into a brighter future..xx Peter Dome January 10, 2021 at 1:43 PM Bless you do. I'm here for you babe. Missed you. thanx. X.

Rob Levasseur January 9, 2021 at 11:12 AM One must live in the present moment. The past--some pain of which I share with you--is dead and gone, tomorrow no guarantee. I have mended quite well with living in the moment. The present can be the life you need to live and it's the only time you have. All the best. Peter Dome January 10, 2021 at 1:44 PM thanks Rob. yes mindfulness.it helps thank you for that hope you are ok. take care Pete.

Unseeking Seeker January 9, 2021 at 4:44 AM Poignant, painful and piercing! Yet, fear can be transmuted into realisation. Check out VBT Practice 104 (Vijnana Bhairava Tantra meditation techniques). It should be there under my poems somewhere ... Peter Dome January 9, 2021 at 5:50 AM Thank you. Much appreciated. just what i need right now.Take care. will look at your poems when I feel better. take care. Pete.