Alexis Y. Poet Free verse

You Are Not Defined By- Another's Perception

You once told that I was beautiful
 Later on,after kids and weight gain
Your perception of me began to alter
You didn't look at me with loving eyes
I had changed in your eyes…….
You said I had repulsed you
For years I put up with your abuse
Your vicious words had hurt me deeply
I believed your every word, I loved you so
I fell into a deep dark world of depression
But one day I had somehow seen the light
I realized that  beauty comes from within
You had put me in a prison of abuse
You were a warden of pain and insult
I am no longer your prisoner
Your perception of me doesn't matter
Only mines and mines alone does
Your hurtful words can not and will not
Define me because I am now totally free


12-22-18

Contest: You Are Not Defined By
Sponsor: John Hamilton

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John Hamilton December 29, 2018 at 9:35 PM This is so well done Alexis, I would have placed it 3rd so good job, little consolation considering subject matter. Alexis Y. December 29, 2018 at 9:40 PM Thanks for saying that. You had alot of good entries. I would have appreciated 3rd place. Happy Holidays and wishing you a Happy New Year as well:-) Alexis

Constance La France December 23, 2018 at 9:39 AM Alexis, your poem touched me deeply for I have been in that place too and survived stronger. Wonderful write for the contest and a fav for me ~

Nette Onclaud December 22, 2018 at 11:52 AM you go girl, no one can ever be like you...a beautiful message on individualism... huggs

Silent One December 22, 2018 at 9:50 AM Great poem Alexis, if feels so real.. WE are never defined by another person's judgment, especially when it is a twisted individual who is blind to one person true self and just lies and spreads vicious rumours... anyway.. .great poem...

Paul Callus December 22, 2018 at 9:17 AM Your words are very expressive, Alexis...the ups, downs and end of a relationship. Free of abuse...such a wonderful feeling! Regards // paul

Funom Makama December 22, 2018 at 9:00 AM oh sad... So sad, but beautiful at the same time as the exhibition of strength is fully and well showcased here. A great piece this is.... Merry christmas friend. Alexis Y. December 22, 2018 at 9:04 AM Hi Funom, Thanks for your nice comment and visit. Merry Christmas to you too my friend:-) Alexis

Bobby May December 22, 2018 at 8:25 AM WOW! that's an eye opener, awesome poem my sweet friend, love ya!

Jan Allison December 22, 2018 at 8:01 AM so powerfully penned Alexis, verbal abuse is as damaging as physical abuse but the scars in your heart can't be seen:-( I love the lines' You had put me in a prison of abuse you were a warden of pain and insult I am no longer your prisoner' Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx