Before me and in me

by Karla   Apr 4, 2012


You think you can tell
love from war
as if you were the only one soldier here.
But little you know
about shields and elms,
about people and life.

Tomorrow the rooster
will call again and you will remember
the times you denied me.
I am a woman of absolute surrender.
I gave up all to follow
what would never owe me
for I don't believe in battles and true lies.

Before me and in me
only the truth
you will never see:
(my) life can't be contained in words.
The ubiquity of my being
can't be understood
even if you try.
I am one thousand women
and none of them live in your limitations.

Karla Bardanza
http://asmoonsewsthesatinstars.blogspot.com
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  • 12 years ago

    by Lostlove1

    You never fail to impress and deliver Karla. I am always in awe of your lovely poems. It really is a joy and priviledge to read what you write. The awesomeness will never wear off your poetry dear lady. Take care
    Love and Hugs,
    Lostlove~

  • 12 years ago

    by Maple Tree

    Karla- i so love your elegance and creative style of writing... this piece is so awesome!

    "I am one thousand women
    and none of them live in your limitations." I love these two lines!!! these lines made my mouth drop!!

    very nice!!!

  • 12 years ago

    by Chelsey

    Confident is a great word like Tara said. This is spoken like a real confident woman who knows who she is and what she wants out of someone. No one likes battles, especially when it comes to love.

    Great write Karla!

  • 12 years ago

    by Tara Kay

    Such strength in those words, real confidence portrayed here, you know who you are and what you want and this man has tried to deny you what you deserve.

    a really powerful and strikingly confident piece of poetry.

    I love how you used the idea of a soldier, somehow who is seen as being strong, but someone who wants to overpower you, make you follow the rules they set not be yourself as you rightfully should.

    Awesome

  • 12 years ago

    by L

    This lines are amazing:

    Before me and in me
    only the truth
    you will never see:
    (my) life can't be contained in words.

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