Take It

Make of it what you will, one from the archives

Take it,

take it, take it all,

my books, my china and my home.

Take every bloody thing I own

and don't forget the treasures too

left in the bedroom, top drawer chest.

And after that why don't you take

the polish from the kitchen floor,

and then the crumbs upon the plate.

It's not enough? 

Then here's some more.

Take it, take it, take the rest.

Take my garden flowers fair,

take all my unkempt wavy hair,

each single lash about my eyes,

both eyebrows and my energy.

My haemoglobin, throw that in

and drain the colour from my skin.

Take everything and leave me bare,

there's nothing left for you to bin.

But leave me, leave me, leave me please

I'm pleading now and on my knees,

please spare me my own dignity.

Reviews

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

Sometimes we need peace at any cost. This is what your words say to me. This poem has the right amount of distress, drama and despair to stop me in my tracks and I tip-toed in to look in on you. Wishing you all the best things, always! ❤️

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ditzy. Don't you fret now. One from the archives. I don't do heavy poetry very often :)read moreThank you Ditzy. Don't you fret now. One from the archives. I don't do heavy poetry very often :)

Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

I’m happy now Chris :)
Looking forward for my treats soon 😺❤️

[Coyote Poetry]

Dear Chris. I feel the deepness of the words.
"My haemoglobin, throw that in
and drain the colour from my skin.
Take everything and leave me bare,
there's nothing left for you to bin."
The above lines. Real life and true place. Dignity. Last thing we hold dear. Thank you Chris for sharing the amazing poetry.'
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Coyote, always pleased to see you on my page. Have a great day.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Chris.

[Sneh]

Good words injected by you Chris!! After all what being human we seek ....end is so well and encouraging.
Stay happy! :)

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Sneh. How lovely to see you. Hope all is good with you and thank you for your visit. Your beautiful face a delight to see.

Chris

[Sneh]

I am doing good hope you too! :)
Like yours Chris, thank you! 💐

[Chris Shaw]

All good with me dear one.

[Papaya]

So much can be read into this one but ultimately whatever we are robbed of, often our dignity hangs on a thread with it and we wish, and pray as all those material things are taken away we keep our dignity until the end.

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Ana. Have missed you lately. Hope all is well and thank you for your visit. All the best.
read moreHello Ana. Have missed you lately. Hope all is well and thank you for your visit. All the best.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

I can feel the angst loud and clear. In each line and every word
In this lashing out poem..packed with deep emotions spilling forth
Nicely penned

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fran Marie. All good wishes.

Chris

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Awww nooh I hope this is not personal! Yes let them have everything as you say so powerfully deservedly sarcastically wowww. But I hope no one takes anything from my dear sweet graceful beautiful poetess friend that you are. Kudos and take care.

[Chris Shaw]

Zay, Zay. Don't fret my friend, it was a very long time ago:) Pleased to see you here.

read moreZay, Zay. Don't fret my friend, it was a very long time ago:) Pleased to see you here.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

As Jacob said, wow! Hard hitting reveal and plea when things have gone wrong and breaking up means losing everything. Things don't matter but security and dignity do. You capture the feeling of helplessness and resignation in this Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous John. Your comments appreciated.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

wow...this sums up so many relationships of abuse both mental and physical...and how the self-esteem just keeps cracking and cracking until the plate of self-worth is totally shattered...

this made me very angry---which it should...you drew out that emotion with your words, Chris.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jacob. I appreciate your thoughts and visit.

Chris

[Lorry]

I could almost hear the plate bouncing off his head Chris. (good aim)
There are givers and there are takers, and each have their oen extremistd to boot. Some people woulf gladly take your watch after cutting off your arms, but it still wouldnt be enough, they'd probanly want your rings too. And your backscratcher.
It may just be me but I find those who take take take usually have some sort of undeserved notion of entitlement and that everyone they meet, as well as the rest of the world owes them a favour. If only they would learn that their own arrogance will one day lead to their downfall.... Hopefully down into a pit with sharp spikes at the bottom (i watched a lot of tarzan as a kid)
:)

[Chris Shaw]

I liked Tarzan too Lorry. Thank you for responding. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

oh Chris, yes i do understand where this is coming from... keep all the material things i don't want them...i said that too.
I was more bothered about taking my dog than anything from the house we shared for all those years, the dog he said i couldn't have but bought anyway lol.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Stella. I hope these lines didn't touch a nerve. All the best.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

oh no it didn't... don't worry ♥