Not Today

Go ahead,

Get mad,

But put your hand down.

You won’t,

Not today,

Smack me around.

I’m tired,

Enough,

I won’t live with a frown.

Sit,

My turn,

Don’t make a sound.

Too much,

Too long,

No more rounds.

I’m standing,

I’m leaving,

I’ll never be found.

 

-Mysty Rayn

 

 

Reviews

[Dani California]

Outstanding work Mysty -- truly. No one should have to endure
this -- ever. I feel very passionately about this subject, and could
go on for hours, but I think you've said it well in a few short lines.

"Too much,

Too long,

No more rounds.

I'm standing,

I'm leaving,.."


Bravo girl!

[Lori]

I love the short snappy lines. It really feels like the poet has had enough and just snapped. Very evocative.

[Emily B]

Short and staccato, indicative of a mind made up. Good write.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

A very empowering piece... abuse should never be tolerated... awesome vent!!

[Laura E. Aranda]

thank you for entering this piece in my contest...good luck

[John Stussy]

Strong resolution in this poem. Well done.

[Imperfection]

I love the strength in your words.

I'm leaving,

I'll never be found.

The final decision is made the moment the individual realizes that he/she doesn't deserve this.
I'm glad you posted this. You never know how many people would be inspired to draw courage from this.

Great job.

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

My feelings are that sooner or later you have to stand up for yourself. No one has the right to abuse another person. A very excellent writing. Thank you for sharing. Debileah

[David Lewis Paget]

Short, succinct and to the point. Perhaps the messages flashed through the brain in that moment of exquisite stress. Determination edged with a sense of utter finality. Over!

[Kristina Moulaison]

I love the power in these words, the resolution, the strength and finality. It speaks about a positive moment of decision. I hope that it inspires the sentiment in someone else. Good work!