People Look, But They Don't See...

It pretty much speaks for itself..it's about something nobody should ever have to experience..

People look, but they don’t see,

The pain welling up inside of me.

People listen, but they don’t hear,

The quiver in my voice of hurt and fear. 

I sit here in my corner as the days go by,

Just thinking of you and asking myself why?

Why did you do the things you did to me?

I didn't feel the same way, why couldn’t you see?

You tried to force yourself upon me,

And when I refused, oh how you made me feel guilty.

Every time you came close, I shivered in disgust.

You just couldn’t hide your blatant lust.

People look, but they don’t see,

The pain welling up inside of me.

People listen, but they don’t hear,

The quiver in my voice of hurt and fear. 

What was I supposed to do?

I love my sister, I thought you did too?

Now, my sister wishes I would die.

Because your coward a*s chose to lie.

Sure, now your life and marriage is fine,

But what of the life that used to be mine?

The pain you've inflicted cannot be forgotten, nor left behind.

The memory of what you did is forever burned into my mind.

People look, but they don’t see,

The pain welling up inside of me.

People listen, but they don’t hear,

The quiver in my voice of hurt and fear. 

Oh people look, but they just don’t see...

Reviews

[patricia]

a good description of the hell people have to go through...long after the initial abuse is over. I totally get the...people look, but they don't see... It is the things we don't talk about that are always the real issues. Thankyou, I can always relate to this kind of write and have similar experiences to identify with it. Poetry can be a great outlet. Writing stories too...its a good way to let some of what bottled up inside...out. Great write. Thankyou.

[Chantel]

Oh man, I feel so sorry for you and your sister... :( And that jerk needs his butt kicked, real good. Anyway, good poem...I hope things get better.

[MetBySunlight]

Wow, this really stood out to me. I love the flow, the meaning, just everything about this poem!

[Amila Jay]

A good flow there, like a song, very emotional and true, great poem:-)

[Scandalous]

I love the rhyme scheme. Wonderfully put together, with great emotion. Keep up the good work!

~ Scandalous

[SwagMaster]

Such a sad write, but truths like this cannot be put lightly. It's hard to accept, but life can really be a b*tch sometimes.

[Poetic Beauty]

This is one horrible tale you have spun here. Unfortunately this world is a crazy place and this type of circumstance happens way more often than it should. Actually it should never happen. You words are strong your thoughts are clear. Great write penned even though it isn't a tale of happiness.

[Annie]

Wow. Just plain wow! Brilliant poem. You have conveyed so much emotion through these stanza's, I feel so involved when I read it. You have a real talent, I love the rhyming. :) There is so much raw emotion in,
"People look, but they don’t see,
The pain welling up inside of me.
People listen, but they don’t hear,
The quiver in my voice of hurt and fear."


I hope someone does hear you. :)

[Sylvia E. Lioness]

So...emotional. It tells what is going on deep inside the character--what she doesn't show. Great piece of work.

[The XYZ Writer]

I feel your pain. This often happens to me. People think they now me, but don't know how hurt and upset I am inside. They think I am always a cheerful person with no worries. But I always bring myself up. What a poem, its so beautiful :)

[Teri B]

This is very painful! A deeply wounded spirit speaks, and the anguish cuts like a knife.