Know Guilt

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. 

Reviews

[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.

[micky]

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

[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.

[A. Pike]

Thanks so much. "The woman around my neck" is referring to my Goddess pendant I wear because I'm Pagan

[Shadow Paradox]

Yea I had a feeling it was a necklace. Still cool though. You are welcome.

[Mark]

Again... I love your voice.. the softest most thoughtful rant I think I have ever heard.

thank you again for sharing

[A. Pike]

Thanks so much Mark, I'm relieved someone liked it haha!

[Mark]

yes I did, and can relate, pent is for protection, Goddess is for mother, there is no hell in wiccan philosophy and definitely no reason to judge a living being ...