Compromise

Why do you sing these dire songs

of all past wrongs?

Why do you hum these saddened melodies

speaking only of future felonies?

I do not mean to disturb you

no, neither perturb you

But please, look me in the eye

do tell me why

oh why

My daughter

have you sought her?

This dagger of compromise

this death beneath a guise

But please, look to my arms

look to see my scars

and do tell me why

oh why

My daughter

have you sought her?

I do not mean to make you cry

no, i mean to help you defy

All restraints shes restricted

all the pain shes inflicted

My daughter

oh, my daughter

I know you love her

I know you need her

I know you crave her

But my hand is here

when all that's left of you is fear

My hug is open

when you are having trouble coping

My daughter

Oh my daughter

Please, seek her no more 

I will help you soar 

for now and before 

yes, I will help you soar.

Reviews

[RachelReaper]

hm, this was a very interesting read, this was powerful and very well thought out.

[AleyshaRosa]

Thank you, Rachel

[AsTheKissIgnites]

strong words ...

[AleyshaRosa]

Thank you, AKI

[rnuff]

Wow, such an intriguing read

[AleyshaRosa]

Thanks, SP

[KT]

Wow, this is a really great poem! Not only is the message deep and intriguing, but your rhyming style is awesome! Splendiferous work, m'dear! :)

[AleyshaRosa]

Must be pretty special if I got the verb "splendiferous"!
Thanks, KT =]]

[.......]

deep and powerful read.

[AleyshaRosa]

Thank you, Kagey

[Tunder]

I read the other comments, and to me, it seems like a motherly figure speaking and trying to step in to help. Beautiful nonetheless!

[AleyshaRosa]

Finally, Tunder! Nailed it.
Thanks =]

[Jordan's Back]

oh wow... and thats hard to make me give a two word review

[AleyshaRosa]

Thanks, MD

(and there's my 2 word response)

[Steven Cash]

Great job

Tho is it about insest?

[AleyshaRosa]

=O
...

It's about overcoming self-destructive tendencies...
Read Nathans' comment.

And.. Thanks btw

[NathanBlackie]

is this about learning from a parents mistakes?

[AleyshaRosa]

I suppose, like... this would be something I would to say someone who is suffering in the same way I once did, because I know convincing otherwise is close to impossible.
So, in a way, yes.

[NathanBlackie]

yeah that's what i thought, i knew it was to someone in the same situation. i just thought "daughter" was literal. it's good work btw.