Mirage

 

 

You found me
begging for mercy
to the Heavens above,
craving to know love

and you had a vision...

Such an easy target,
so you set out to break my spirit.

With cunning,
you coaxed this vulnerable heart
with verbal confection,

played on my sympathy
a lonesome lullaby
on a worn out violin

and I was happy to stay,
to heal your heartache,

but your misfortune
was only a mirage; a prop in your plan
and I, a pawn in a vicious game.

You called me a jewel,
but I was just one of many
simulated tokens
objects of misguided trust.

I am over the likes of you

and stronger for having survived
having gained the wisdom

to recognize your kind

I have come across a few
cluttering my path
and I smile as I pass them by

proud to be one less victim

leaving them to crawl back into the gutter
and worship themselves.







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Reviews

[~Mary Ann~]

I often wonder how many people have found themselves in the same spot in this piece? Displaying a vunerable heart and then being played? One hopes that it doesn't happen... but at times, it does...
Then one learns.. the value of onself.. which usually results in kicking the other party to the curb. or uh.. gutter in this case!!

I always enjoy your ink my friend!!! Hugs.. :p

[barleygirl]

It's never easy to portray oneself honestly as having been a fool . . . it's often tempting to pretty up that view a little . . . that's why I appreciate your showing how this went down & you going into it with some blind vulnerability . . . it's happening to many & I'll tell the truth, sometimes I don't feel much pity when someone has not questioned/examined a situation before falling head first . . . but your scenario helps us remember to consider how dire loneliness can drive many people to make unwise choices (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Brjden (Bridge-Den) Cre..]

I can truly relate! Very telling and clear piece of art! You used great and intelligent metaphors throughout; writing incredibly eloquent! Good write!

[Markymark]

Been there, done that. Many don't find the courage claw the way back to confidence after being played and crapped on. I'd never do you that way. ALl men are not evil. just most. Your ink is beginning to be a favorite of mine. Keep it up....

[Brianna Brie]

leaving them to crawl back into the gutter
and worship themselves.

Ooooh...the ending has a bite of anger. This is a powerful emotive piece that speaks of a lesson learned. Being played sure does hurt. You have expressed the feeling well in this poem. Great job!!

[Kaa Na Kalyanasundaram]

This is not a poem, but a real voice of your heart ! ' Played on my sympathy, a lonesome lullaby, on a worn out violin'..............Oh ! great....Best wishes !
........Ka Na Kalyanasundaram.......

[Lauren Beth]

Great piece, filled with raw emotion. I really enjoyed it, especially since I can relate to the message as I think many others can. I love where you say... "I, a pawn in a vicious game." As a whole, very empowering and a great read.

[Wondering Mind]

It seems that betrayal and deceit are more common than not! What shame that Love is played like a scoring game but, we live and learn. Nicely penned.

[Rain]

Great piece most all can understand in someway. Those you speak of come like angels of mercy, only to be parasites that need to have control or some other selfish reason. But, you are wise to learn from them. It's a tough lesson, but I know they have taught me what I "DON'T" need. Rain..

[Steffi]

Very skillfully penned.
The flow to this piece carried you along the journey that your character in this piece travels. i thought the image of a vunerable heart being betrayed and played with was something that every reader can recognize with.
Wonderful write =D