Wrong Direction

Lacking return

This bitter sweet love

Enslaving her spirit

Stealing self control

Helpless in nature, she’s begging for more

Broken is the heart

Obsessive is the mind

Changing her from woman

To dotish little girl

She’s stuck, glued to the floor

Begging for relief

Longing for his touch

Confused in mentality

Foolish with her gifts

She’s giving, losing self respect

Affection, she’s seeking

Attention of wrong sort

A lesson unlearned

This pursuit of devotion

She seeks self esteem from other imperfect souls

Lacking perspective

She fails to comprehend

This feeling so longed for

Is right within reach

If only she’d grasp it, and hand it to herself

Author's Note

Please feel free to be as constructively honest as you wish. Any suggestions or corrections are much appreciated. Do not rate or review based on opinion or subject of this piece. If you would like the favor returned please send me a read request or a message with the piece you wish for me to review! Happy writing :D

Reviews

[TL Boehm]

Wise writing. Until we are complete on our own - no one's approval will make us complete.

[Steve L.]

Very, very realistic. The hidden war within that most people don't realize they are a part of.

[Alfred Kukitz]

That's the spirit Brianna hand it to yourself, after all, you are in charge.

Regards,
Al

[Briana O'Connor]

Thank you for reading :D

[Troy Henson]

Looking and searching for that acknowledgement is always a journey and a long one.

[Briana O'Connor]

Thank you for reading :D

[Dark Poet]

This poem couldnt have been more relatable. We seek people's attention in the wrong ways to fill a void, and it's quite sad really

[Briana O'Connor]

Thank you for reading :D

[Sindu]

Broken is the heart
Obsessive is the mind
Changing her from woman
To dotish little girl... Liked it!

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you :D

[Confuser]

Brittney: I loved it...it's about every girl I've ever known, little snapshots here and there. I've been there before...everybody wants to be beautiful...somebody tell us we are. We cling to the wrong things, but that's life and we learn. No? You, my dear, are a talented writer. So many emotions and compelling imagery it radiates:
She’s giving, losing self respect
Affection, she’s seeking
Attention of wrong sort
A lesson unlearned
This pursuit of devotion
Like I said: You ROAR!!! Thank you so much....Dale

She seeks self esteem from other imperfect souls

[Briana O'Connor]

Thank you so much :D I really appreciate the positive review. I am often down on myself and this helps lift me up :D

[Confuser]

You're welcome, and writing is good for our spirit. Thanks too!

[Chris]

The BadBoy image always seems so compelling...

[Briana O'Connor]

lol that it does

[Chris]

Do you think most women go into it with the thought of changing the bad out of the boy? And if they actually could do THAT do you think they would really still want the guy anymore now that he isn't what attracted them?

[Briana O'Connor]

I have no idea lol. For some reason women are naturally fixers, but I have learned that it is not my job to fix anyone. I am naturally attracted to the rebels, but if i can't accept them for who they are I've learned to walk away.

[Dayran]

Perhaps its saying to stop seeking ... and find a way to give it to yourself. Well put ...

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you for reading :D

[~]

A very strong and heartfelt message throughout this darling of a poem. Loved the title also. :D

[Briana O'Connor]

Thank you :D