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Rejection

Our childhood was selfish reign
did nothing but cause personal pain
our parents did naught for the self-worth gain
but ridiculed us into shame.

All our lives we tried to change
the internal dialogue negative was
rejection hounded like a savage dog
not able to let go of its forming fog.

We ran away to seek our fortunes
but self destruct was meant to be
life was hard, a test you see
the best wasn't meant to be.

The least we knew, but wanted more
why not settle the shameful score
because rejection sits at the core
keeping love outside the door.

I know the answer! Self-help books adorn
read with fever but left forlorn
happiness clouded as I now morn
left wishing I was never born.

Everything I've tried was to heal
this became my Achilles Heel.
The wheel of life, the circle done
I accept my lot, rejection won.

Copyright © Amanda Grant | Year Posted 2014

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Date: 8/2/2025 10:51:00 PM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Date: 1/27/2016 12:57:00 PM

WOW...THAT WAS DEEP....SKAT
Date: 9/23/2014 1:20:00 PM

Wow! I totally get the emotion in that poem - Honest, gritty, vulnerable! Well done! Scott
Date: 9/13/2014 11:47:00 PM

Such a sad yet beautiful poem Amanda. Congratulations and I hope to see you here more often.
Date: 9/12/2014 9:25:00 PM

Congrats on ur winning awesome write Amanda! Great work!
Date: 9/12/2014 10:43:00 AM

Amanda, Congratulations, with your awesome rejection poem.... LOVE LINDA
Date: 9/12/2014 9:55:00 AM

Dropping again to congratulate you, Amanda
Date: 9/12/2014 6:43:00 AM

First of all congratulations on this beautifully written poem Amanda. I was torn apart reading it and was thinking how sad and yet realized what a great talent fate has produced. Welcome to the Soup.
Date: 9/11/2014 11:03:00 PM

I enjoyed your poem and want to congratulate you on a top win... Thank you so much for entering. Love and prayers and God bless you ~ Gina
Date: 9/11/2014 11:38:00 AM

Nice take on the theme of the contest, Amanda, Good luck

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