Sometimes voices lie...

The true story of my life...

 

 

In younger days when life was a ride

Some people spoke with hateful pride

“You’re useless…stupid…ugly, yes.”

And their words were music my soul possessed

Then haunting one day I found them true

I believed the voices and what I must do

They were constant now inside my head

The voices wanted me for the dead

I couldn’t stop them anymore

To shut off the noise and close this door

But then a song rose in that night

It was subtle like golden candlelight

My life was not a waste at all

I was not stupid, ugly, small

I realized something on that day

Life was waiting to have its way

So happy now I didn’t die

I learned that sometimes voices lie...

 

Reviews

[Clouded in Hopeful Illu..]

I really like the flow of this and the font makes it more intense. And intense it was. I very much enjoyed this piece for many reasons.

The first would be the flow and how easy it was to read. Not just skim through it and see the words, but to actually understand and hear them spoken inside my mind as I went.

The second was because of what it presents to me. That every person should live their own life and by their own standards. Treat people the way you would like to be treated, and never let anyone bring you down for being yourself. There are so many people who are unsure of themselves and to make up for that, they bully whoever it is that they can and if you let them, then they win. Always be yourself, no matter what people think about it.

And three because I can definatly relate to this. I'm not to pretty of a girl and I don't have incredible talents but I have learned that this is who I am and who I must be. This poem rings that true through my ears and I really hope it inspires everyone and anyone to open their eyes and realize that this is the only life you get, so live it well and be who you want.


thank you for sharing,

[MorganLyn]

oh wow. This is so powerful and moving. I love how you put your life in rhyme so everyone could see the change you went through. I'm also glad that you're still with us

awesome write!
God Bless!

[BrokenButterfly]

This was very well written and flowed beautifully. : ) thank you for sharing with us those ard times that i think we have all felt at least a time or two. we know that we aren't the only one but it's always nice to have a reminder that someone can relate : )

[Dezaraye]

Wow! How did you so accurately get inside of my head? I like that this has a happy ending and a really good message to it.

[.::Cup^E^Cake*RaWr!*::.]

OMG I KNOW EXACTLLY HOW THIS FEELS!!!
I've been told these hings by my own father!!
You express this perfectlly & the flow is amazing!!
Kudos!!!

[Sandra K]

What a excellent and true poem this is. There are time in our life where, we recongize the lies we were told, we feel shame and then realize that we just have to stand up for ourself and replace those voices with better ones.

Great again!

Sandra K!
xoxo

[Tenten]

your piece gets to me, because sometimes the voices and whispers do lie and its easy to believe its truth. a pure flow thats honest. its touching, great work.

[Michele]

This gave me chills, in a good way. You over came it all and became who you are today. We are all truly blessed to have you and your talent. God Bless.

[Seriana]

Craig!!!!!!!!! Hugs. This was wonderful! Such a master rhymer are you. :) The autobiographical nature of this piece made it even more special because then I could imagine it as a person, not just words. Lovely write, as always.

[*~Imperfectly Me~*]

This was truly remarkable!!! I'm in love with it... I'm tempted to print it and frame it so I'll forever have it... This is truly an amazing poem and most people will be able to relate to this piece... We all have had those voices in our heads but hopefully we learn that life is worth living. This is amazing. It flowed well as usual, this is by far one of my favorites that you have written... GREAT JOB!

[Wildfleour]

This is a great poem. I may want to share it with my students. Do I have your permission?