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.

[nevermindfan1991]

This poem was very interesting an insiders take of a complex, horrid event that complicates her relationships with many of her family members and probably caused a broken concept of self. No one sees the pain inside her because they only see what they want to see. Once she opens her mouth and screams out for help will they finally take notice

[Aidz]

Very lyrical would be interesting put to music :)

[Bridget Murphy]

Another favorite! This was such a sad song, I almost cried, and the chorus was amazing!

[Lina Grey]

Incredible poem. It's very true that no one should have to experience the emotions you so acurately described, and it's extremely sad that anyone would. It's a very strong and emotional piece. Thank you.

[Raven Starhawk]

This poem is just another example of pure gold. If I had to measure it I couldn't as it outweighs anything my words have to offer it, but in all regards it held my interest.

[Me]

Great write..

[Dayran]

Written in a way that re-emphasizes the common experience in relations. Nice write!

[Dove]

That is so sad and yet so true... people look but they dont see. As I was reading this poem I felt the emotion and the heart that was put into it. I feel like this wonderful piece of writing is filled with so much emotion and you expressed what you were feeling extremely well. Beautiful and amazing poem.

[natzky]

yeah' ironically true'....they just look but they don't see...