Not Even The Rain Can Cleanse You

by ether   Aug 31, 2008


I'm only myself when I'm in my bedroom alone,
And I can live with that better than you ever could.
It's not easy being stable, and it's what you've never shown.
You said you can't live by yourself and I knew then you never would.

Picking fights in and with your head

So kiss me on the lips, later I'll whipe off the blood,
Nothing matters when I'm with you, but not in a good way.
I can't help but feel I'm sinking fast into imaginary mud,
At least if I sink, I know where you'll stay.

I've woken up but it's not my bed

A cheater never changes it's spots,
But no one can escape from them, too,
When all I can see is lines and dots;
Someone told me I need to see more in you.

I'm not sure where I'm being lead

With your Spring hands and Winter insides
You are the greatest contradiction,
It is unknown but I'm holding a discuise,
Underneath is endless affliction.

Watch all strength being shed.

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  • Ok somehow this poem riminds me of my mother...maybe you didn't write it for her, but the words and emotions in it made me think oh her. love the metaphors you used and the flow of the poem is simply amazing..brought a tear to my eye...beautiful sad poem..
    keep it up!!
    **Ada**
    *aBSwaBHiaPL*

  • 15 years ago

    by broken reflection

    Your 4 line stanzas were a bit askew, making the flow awkward, but the overall pattern worked. Some spelling errors. BUT the story being told and language used were brilliant; “With your Spring hands and Winter insides, You are the greatest contradiction, It is unknown but I'm holding a disguise, Underneath is endless affliction.” I did really enjoy this poem 5/5 .

  • 15 years ago

    by Ignoris

    Hmm...interesting work, I like it, deeply reflects the internal conflicts of pain. The form was also interesting, with the four seperate rhyming lines...overall, very nice poem!
    Take care,
    Ignoris