The Blinding

She painted pictures on the wall

Of spring and summer but never fall

She spoke of tales to tempt my eyes

On her sleeve was her disguise

She stripped me bare to bring me close

In morning came another dose

She lined my heart with love and grace

Then paved the streets with gold and lace

She said the truth would always be

What came from lips she stained ruby

The true watched pride come before the fall

Time stopped the leaves in a mid-air stall

My vision cleared her walls would crumble

I could not run but I would stumble

The true ones saw and they would pray

That I would see the truth some day

But when I did it was too late

Behind me lurked the scythe of fate

They gasped with mouths covered by their hand

The light would fade and I could not stand

They cried for me…

He died for me…

But she lied to me

 

Reviews

[Kena Dawn Augustine]

Another masterpiece of betrayl, hurt, and pain. I love this, because it reminds me of me and my ex. i was so smitten by him,e ven when others warned me, told me not to even go there, bec it was a train wreck waiting to happen. but i thought i was in love.

You say:

They cried for me�

He died for me�

But she lied to me

I am pretty sure "He" you are referring to Jesus. And "they" as people/friends around you. And "But she lied to me" (lies are hard to forgive, and the pain from lies is hard to mend.) my ex did the same thing.

Thanks for sharing!!

[The Tao of Bri]

This is such an insightful poem of the games people play and all the smoke and mirrors that goes along with them~whether it is out of fear or being malicious it is dead wrong and this is the result...these hurt and angry feelings of betrayal.

[Spoken]

wow, love to hear that story in intricate detail. a gripping write of betrayal and pain.

[justjenn_2u]

Though pictures can be beautiful to the mind's eye, sometimes they fade for whatever reason. When they fade and are replaced by a mere glance of what they used to be, the mind cannot erase what could have been, what might have been, or what was.

I see how one person's actions can hold the fate of another. I, too, have felt this. I am sure her plan was not to hurt you.

Your writing is deep and I know this comes from the heart. Thanks for sharing your feelings, though I don't exactly feel I deserve to read all of your work. I have missed reading your work and hope you will accept my reviews.

I haven't seen you write a bad poem yet, though I am sorry some of your work holds so many painful words. I feel responsible.

[.::Cup^E^Cake*RaWr!*::.]

Wow!!
Way to go on this one!!
I really really like this one!!
Kudos!!!

[Dani California]

Ouch. A trip through what should have been joy, ends in despair at the hands of lying love. Such a painful story many of us have endured. Expressing such a terrible fate often helps. But, then there comes the time when new love must be given room to enter. We shouldn't allow one person to hold our spirits under the crushing weight of their shoes. Though not easy to lift them off, once we do, we can fly once again.

Great flow to this ML. So well written! As always...

[octane143]

This is painfully beautiful hun! Lies and deceit from a so-calles "loved one" does hurt to the core. We are so wrapped up in it all that we don't see the bad sometimes. You depicted that fall perfectly. I always get excited when you post new work and you never disappoint my friend!