Youth In Pain

Too troubled in my youth
Too blind to see the truth
My anger I cannot vent
The pain I use to have I do not know where it went
I've heard many cries of pain and sorrow
Hoping that maybe there will be no tomorrow
Tears from my inner thoughts tempt me I forgot about the present
I try not to focus on the future so I choose and exit
Without a clue or doubt
The pain inside shouts out
Destroys you first inside 
Then it kills you on the outside
Mixed with fear and mixed emotions
Trying not to start a whole commotion
Tears come forth my eyes
Now the truth inside defines despise
This pain never leaves
However, the pain does reprieve
Inside I am ripping apart
Failing to start
Lord. Give me strength to see the pain
Let my life not be in vain
We the children of the world are deceived
Love adorned on bended knee
From the slavery of this world only;
God can make the children free.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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Winter Avatar
September 15, 2008 at 6:56 AM
Congratulations Jeffrey on your featured write of the week. So powerful in it's emotion. Well done. Love, Shar
Jordan Avatar
September 15, 2008 at 6:04 AM
A very wonderful message in this beautiful poem - Congrats on being featured
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
September 15, 2008 at 5:20 AM
congratulations Jeffrey on "Youth in Pain" being selected as a featured poem. Faith can do wonders to ease the pain. God Bless. Vince
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September 14, 2008 at 6:56 PM
Nice use of rhyme to forward your thoughts in this inspirational poem. Love the last line. Congratulations on being featured this week. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Blessings to you. Karen
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