The Change

by Sherry Lynn   Jun 20, 2004


Take a look at me; see how much I have changed,
Before you come back, you better realize one thing,
I am no longer the same.
I’m not as trusting, as I was in those days,
I’m even cold hearted, so some might say.
I was hurt pretty bad, and now the scars still remain.
The pain you caused, has never truly gone away.
I mask it all well don’t get me wrong
But to be honest, you left my world torn apart.
I’m tough; I’m strong, I’m the one that never gives up.
I’ll heal; I’ll be okay, at least that’s what everyone thinks.
What they don’t know, what they can’t see,
Are the footprints that you left all over me.
I cry a lot when I’m alone, mostly in the dark,
This way no one knows.
I pray a lot, it’s always the same,
Dear God please, release me from this pain.
Please Father, don’t you see,
I want him back home with me.

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  • 12 years ago

    by Brittany C

    "I�m" you need to edit your poem it has a lot of words that look like this. Other then that it is great. It is nicely worded and is a good length.

    Gave it a 5/5

  • 12 years ago

    by Natalie

    Hi Sherry! I remember a few years ago I read your poem "kill me" and was really impressed so I thought I'd check through more of your work.

    The title of this poem caught my attention especially because it is classified as a love poem. In my experience change is rarely good when it comes to love so I was intrigued.

    During the first section of the poem you seem to be defying him. Making sure he doesn't think everything is the same with you. The reader almost feels like shouting out, "that's right, tell him!"

    The second section, however, felt very human. The rawness of your emotion was evident. Your scars so easy to relate to. You really have a way of touching the reader's heart.

    "I pray a lot, it�s always the same,
    Dear God please, release me from this pain.
    Please Father, don�t you see,
    I want him back home with me. "

    I absolutely adore the ending. It is so opposite of what you are describing in the rest of your poem that it leaves the reader quite shocked! Wait what? But then you take a second to re-read and relate to the title. Of course, change is a scary thing, it is never done without fear of leaving what you know behind. What a great thing to leave the reader thinking.

    I congratulate you on your ability to express the rawness of your emotion. 5/5!

  • 19 years ago

    by Sherry Lynn

    Stormy,

    I am glad that you like my writings, and yes it is true that he has left me very heartbroken. I am just glad that I am able to expess my feelings some how, other than crying every night (which I do enough of already lol).
    Anyways, I am keeping my head up, and God is giving me the strength to make it through this period of my life.
    Again, thank you for all the wonderful post that you have left, and in turn my good friend, May God Bless You!

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