Know Guilt

A Poem by A. Pike

I wrote this a few months ago after ending a relationship in which I faced discrimination, intolerance, religious bias and felt very demeaned.

I don't know how we started

Or what marks where we began.

The hearts and flowers, hugs and kisses-

A whirlwind... A storm.

The woman around my neck became my identity,

The pentacle on my hand was all you could see.

But my color is not a limitation,

My faith is not me.

Gypsy, witch, heathen, unholy- the words that dealt the discrimination.

A sin against me is no sin at all because I am ungodly- or so they say.

But what I do have is a heart and a mind,

That now must bear those tattered memories.

But I am not here for me.

I don't stand up for what I think is right to be difficult or for attention;

And I will not break for the sake of simplicity or friendship.

So I won't call you out,

Or say your name.

We've already made a scene-

Enough's enough.

But as long as they...and as long as they don't forget.

I'll be okay.

© 2014 A. Pike

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Briana O'Connor

Being bullied is a hard battle. A lot of us think we have to go alone, but there is help out there if only we ask. This is a truly inspiring message entwined in pain and rising above. Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed the read.

Posted 10 Years Ago

micky

Beautiful piece, deep and emotional. Great right A.Pike

Posted 10 Years Ago

Shadow Paradox

This is very deep. Each line unfolds into something marvelous. The line I find very interesting is "The woman around my neck became my identity" Made me pause and think then re-read. Beautiful piece.