He knows pain

He knows pain

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He let them take his advantage,

Plunder the soft tissues of heart.

The eyes hurt to conceal dark brooks.

They pick him so easy and taunt.

We never know abstract pain.

We can ask the boy, a minor

Who is certain to know much more

As his mates know of ways to rag.

The school gate and the palsy green

The face with a slight twitch is mute

To a world of less important

Busy buzz and complex layers.

He bows his head and moves inside

To face another day's darkness.

Comments: 20

Mrslisae Photography E. Apr 10, 2008, 9:14am EDT

Very moving...Been wondering about you Poddar. Hope all is well your way.

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KC Klein Apr 10, 2008, 9:16am EDT

Yet another great portrait, my friend

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blaine d. Apr 10, 2008, 9:43am EDT

sad,but beautiful!

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Carla G. Apr 10, 2008, 10:10am EDT

Heart-wrenching. There seems to be so much sadness in this poem. I pray that whomever it is about will find solace and hope.

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Always Tillie M. Apr 10, 2008, 11:55am EDT

So sad.

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Alison H. Apr 10, 2008, 1:34pm EDT

Many suffer, have suffered in this way. Poignant poem, Poddar.

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Heather W. Apr 10, 2008, 2:57pm EDT

So much sadness

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Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Apr 10, 2008, 4:02pm EDT

So sad

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Cheryl W. Apr 10, 2008, 6:23pm EDT

Sad, yet very lovely, Poddar.

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Fern Cohen Apr 10, 2008, 7:23pm EDT

wow.i hurt just reading this! very effective!!

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Deloris Wright Apr 10, 2008, 8:09pm EDT

My husbond was left alone and was moved around from foster home to foster home. This poem makes me think about his childhood So so sad

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Austin Cushing Apr 10, 2008, 9:07pm EDT

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Anya S. Apr 11, 2008, 7:38am EDT

Tragic, grieving sadness portrayed through a translucent curtain of depression and pain. Your pen is your talent, Poddar; but are you writing out of a soul crying out? I really hope you are OK. Please reach out to all your friends if you need support other than appreciation of your great art.

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Pepsie J. Apr 11, 2008, 12:26pm EDT

Very sad and emotional, thank you.

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Sammie B. Apr 11, 2008, 6:37pm EDT

"They pick him so easy" - is that supposed to be easily? I dunno, the line just sounded awkward when I read it.

Anyway, it's a really nice poem you've got, even though a little dark. There's some beautiful descriptions in here and I especially like this line: "The eyes hurt to conceal dark brooks." As always, your poetry is very powerful and emotional, which is always a great feature for a writer. :)

Thanks for posting this to Writer's Haven.

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