Triggered

by Lioness   Feb 7, 2012


I don't know what
it was that triggered
my senses, but I knew
the way I felt
wasn't right.

I can't recall the days
where I didn't feel
trapped inside
my own mind.

It's been like this
for as long as I
can remember.

Perhaps it goes back
to my childhood moments,
where I was left
with broken promises
of friendship
and love.

Days I would rest my head
upon my mother's lap,
crying in humiliation.

Begging for her to
take away my pain...

but she couldn't

It may have been
the idea that I felt I was
never good enough...

Something that still
burdens me

even today.

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  • 12 years ago

    by firexflys

    I think just about every one in the world has felt this way, many people still deal with it now.

    love this, beautiful work.

    Firexflys

  • 12 years ago

    by Lonely Rider

    Very emotional write. Looks like you wrote your heart out here. The pain and lonliness of childhood sometimes are carried with us even when we are adults. The way you have ended the poem is powerful. Well written and a touching piece.

  • 12 years ago

    by Bridges

    Awwhh!!! :( This is rather personal, yeah? It's really sad! Easy to understand and relate with - like this stanza, especially;

    I can't recall the days
    where I didn't feel
    trapped inside
    my own mind.

    Ugh! It's terrible, isn't it!? D:
    I like the additional nostalgic feel to it, though it only makes the pout on my face, worsen. Well, that's good poetry for you!
    Well-expressed, You poor thing.

  • 12 years ago

    by Maple Tree

    I'm in tears...... Liz, this piece touches me deeply.... touching write indeed....

  • 12 years ago

    by Decayed

    Your words triggered my memory, too... Liz...

    You know it wasn't right, my childhood, too.

    And you have just brought that again.
    I hate you for that, (lol of course not)
    and love you for penning another brilliant piece of art. :)

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