Once upon a time...the end.

Once upon a time 

   there was pure innocence

it's not a storybook ending

      by any means

yes,  monsters are real,

      as are ghastly human beings

this story never unfolds

   quite in the realm of truth

          or fair judgement

dwelling in the unrighteous shadowy

           kingdom of darkness

judicious men have shut their eyes

           so that injustice & evil can exist

    there is no final chapter...

Author's Note

Reviews

[therisa]

Frieda, if you had just posted Tori's song, it would have more enough, to bring back my memories of my own past. For this song, has a very special meaning for me, most people wouldn't understand. Tori's songs have helped me, to get past many difficult times, when I was moments away, from my own end.

As for your poem, I feel the pain and anger, which has given rise, to this. Taking only one person, to stop the abuse, but choose not to. As for an ending, sometimes, no ending is an ending. Only true ending, is the final one, death.

[Frieda P]

Tori resonates with many survivors as she is one herself...her music speaks to me too. Thanks muchly therisa.

[therisa]

Your welcome, Frieda. This particular song, was written, after Tori was raped, herself.

[kublakhan27]

Well, I was waiting for this one love, though not in the eager way obviously...as I've said before, these are the toughest ones to review because I know just where they come from...I always struggle to find the words to articulate my feelings on these ones...what comes out usually sounds trite to me, as I can usually not say much else beyond how sad they make me, and how badly they make my heart ache...this poem is the cold hard truth...it is dark, bitter, cynical, and all true...the ending is what really got me...the last three lines struck deep...sigh, the only thing I can really think of doing is offering my hugs, which you know you always have anyway...xo

[Frieda P]

An old story, but I know so many can relate, thanks so much Benji, could use that squishy hug today. :) xo

[kublakhan27]

Always my pleasure love...hugs always :) xo

[Lyn Anderson]

I was waiting for this one. I do that a lot, click on one that is not published yet. Anyway, I think this is very good as it can be applied to so many things in life -- a very true story, unfortunately.

[Frieda P]

Me too, can't do that with yours though, you're too quick for me! Thanks dragon sista.