I am Enough

Have you so easily forgotten
Of all the terrible things you've done
And yet, you still make such demands
As if all that I have given, all that I am
Has never once been enough

Where have you been when it is me in need?
Ask yourself what you've done for us
Where were you when the tears began to fall?
Held in yet another's arms
So don't scream at me of what it takes
How you so dare, dare to speak of love

I am above all this
This anger... This pain...
As all I have ever asked for are wings
If only to be permitted to fly
Fly on high

How many times do I have to say it?
Until I have choked, drowned on the repeating plea
How loudly do I have to yell before you'll hear me?
No voice left, until I've had no voice left
So don't scream to me of what it takes
How you so dare, dare to speak of love

I am beyond all this
These scars... These questions...
As all I have ever asked for are wings
If only to be permitted to fly
Fly on high

Did you think that I would just lie down?
Just let you continue to kick me around
Did you believe that I could overlook the truth?
As the only romance in my life, is the romance I create
So don't scream at me of what it takes
How you so dare, dare to speak of love

I am above all this
This loss... This weakness...
As all I have ever asked for are wings
If only to be permitted to fly
Fly on high

Are you finally ready to hear what should be said?
This time is for me, it's my turn to recieve
Are you a woman of nightmares or a woman of dreams?
Just watch closely, so closely as to what I do next
So don't scream at me of what it takes
How you so dare, dare to speak of love

Have you so easily forgotten
Of all the terrible things you've done
And yet, you still make such commands
As if all that I have given, all that I am
Has never once been enough

Author's Note

I struggled with the decision to post this piece... As sometimes we write things that we are not proud of, feel a certain way that we wish we didn't feel, and become something we don't want to become when it hurts. But sometimes one needs to remember...

Reviews

[Khushi Jhon]

While reading, I could feel anger, pain, hurt yet I sense pride or self worth. Writing I think is a good way to pour it all out. And after awhile one should be able to look Back at the work without feeling the pain but the beautiful art of writing poetry. Thank you for this lovely piece .

[brian]

Very nice. From the heart

[Beautiful Intentions]

Thank you so much, Brian.:)

[Daisy]

You are truly inspiring! Right from your poetry title to the caption and then the masterpiece itself. You are indeed so close to knowing your purpose in life. That is such an insightful and thought-provoking poetry. I can see how it comes right out from your heart.
"I am above all this
This anger... This pain...
As all I have ever asked for are wings
If only to be permitted to fly
Fly on high"

A strong reminder to oneself that no woe is ever greater than your own being! Hats Off. Totally in love with your words . Keep writing and keep inspiring! Looking forward to more of your work :)

[Beautiful Intentions]

Thank you, Daisy.:) Such fabulous praise! And highly appreciated. "no woe is ever greater than your own being!"... Indeed!

[Ninja Empyrean]

Somewhere inside these words is a story that could be told by many. What we project, what we expect, how we view or mates, friends, family, lovers. Seeing only others outside of cool water or mirrors creates an idyll of perfect illusion. I am guilty of knowing, selfishly, my own wants and desires. To coerce as opposed to coalesce - to love. If this doesn't strike a chord, I would wonder if an individual has either, not felt this emotion, or luckily found first, their true love. I feel as though sometimes we crash into soul mates a the wrong times. That was have been taught interpersonal relationships all wrong. That the taboos and doctrines of love follow the egos of the past. I feel you.

[Beautiful Intentions]

Thank you so much, Ninja. You've made some valid points in your review as I had taken a moment to truly think upon your insightful words... And how correct you are. Wonderful review!

[Carly]

I like how you reassure yourself throughout this poem but still you can feel some doubt. Its bittersweet. And although we aren't always proud of some things, sharing you will find people can relate. And I'm glad you decided to share because I can relate. Sending positive vibes your way x

[Beautiful Intentions]

Thank you for the positive vibes and the review.:) Very appreciated!

[brian]

This poem is good. Very straightforward..I understand it clearly. Very nice!

[Beautiful Intentions]

Thank you, Brian!:) Sometimes you just gotta give it straight... Aha...

[lexO]

wow, this piece is amazing and so emotional, thank you for this

[Beautiful Intentions]

And thank you for your review!:) Always appreciated.

[Astrid]

Love this piece, I could really feel the emotions that were put into it and can relate
Thank you for posting it

[Beautiful Intentions]

So happy that you could feel the emotions in this piece and that you enjoyed your visit here.:) Thank you kindly for the review.

[EdgarAllanPoet]

Great way to reaffirm yourself!

[Beautiful Intentions]

Yeah. Aha.:) Thank you for your review!

[Inject Positivity]

I personally think it's a work to be proud of, it has the deepest truth of human life... It speaks how the poet went through the hard times and overcome it... Sometimes people do not hear our words even if we are close to their ears, our feelings do not reach to their souls... We all deserve to be free and enjoy the happiness of freedom, and it is always there for us, we just need to find the courage to step up and grab it... A very thought provoking write frnd...

Sincerely
Dhiman

[Beautiful Intentions]

Thank you for your wonderful reassurance, Dhiman. And for your simply encouraging review that has no doubt returned a bit of a skip to my step.:) "our feelings do not reach to their souls..." A very thought provoking review.

[Kumar]

Some time bit situation in life can avoidable. When once one thing hit the mind very hard to forget. Your poem says everything. I see the truths of life through this poem. Nicely express everything.

[Beautiful Intentions]

Thank you, Kumar. Had realized you have been here before. Will surely return the kindness.:)

[Kumar]

Some time we can assume so. This site has full fill lot of writer so : )