by Heather C.
Member since:
May 8, 2007

What Smiles Mask

August 04, 2008 04:43 AM EDT (Updated: August 04, 2008 04:43 AM EDT)
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No one could listen
No one could hear
No one could know
How strong were her fears

No one could tell
Behind closed doors
How many times
She hurt down to the core.

She'd plot and plan
Make her escape
When she grew up
It was her only fate

She tried to smile
Hope for the best
Most days she'd
Put on her best dress

There were mistakes
And hell to pay
Getting beat up
Hearing words that slay

Living a lie
"Everything's okay
Hurt on a knob
Just yesterday.

Fell down the stairs
Walked in a wall"
Say anything
Cover up it all.

Time may heal
Bruises you see
But the damage
Inside burns and seethe.

Sleeping in bed
Now all alone
Waking up to
One who didn't belong

Stomach so sick
Being held tight
Not really worth
Putting up a fight

Nightmares follow
For decades past
Can't sleep right
What smiles mask...











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Comments: 22

Heather W. Aug 4, 2008, 4:45am EDT
That was intense. Great poem.
I agree...........great work Heather.
Lisa Frost Aug 4, 2008, 5:03am EDT
Very Intense, and often true. Great work!
Danielle P. Aug 4, 2008, 7:17am EDT
Very powerful and telling.
Denise B. Aug 4, 2008, 7:36am EDT
intense and very sad and troubeling
ELLEN B. Aug 4, 2008, 8:39am EDT
It is full of a child's impression of their life. So sad, but so true for many. I am happy you are now who you are Heather. I have been on and off due to illness, but I think of you and your work often. Keep it up, Have a blessed day. Ellen B
sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Aug 4, 2008, 9:00am EDT
Such emotion radiates from this.
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Aug 4, 2008, 10:18am EDT
This is such a powerful poem, Heather. It is so sad and so painful, but the writing of it is beautifully done.
Elaine B. Aug 4, 2008, 10:22am EDT
Very emotional but great poem, Heather.
Spencer T. Aug 4, 2008, 10:32am EDT
Powerful presentation. Awesome in its touch.

Good stuff.
Janet Somewhere Up On The Mount Aug 4, 2008, 12:37pm EDT
Thanks for sharing this Heather.
God Bless
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Aug 4, 2008, 12:39pm EDT
Nice work Heather, very powerful statements.
Alison Pearce Aug 4, 2008, 6:57pm EDT
Wonderful Heather!
Heidianna "Coriander" T. Aug 4, 2008, 9:25pm EDT
I agree about the intensity. This made me so sad. I hate thinking about people hurting others in any way.
Kerrell g. Aug 5, 2008, 12:41am EDT
Great job and well written, Heather!
DIANE D. Aug 5, 2008, 4:32pm EDT
So much feeling! Great job.
Abby N. Aug 8, 2008, 6:44pm EDT
Very nice poem!
Abby N. Aug 8, 2008, 6:44pm EDT
ten for you!
Abby N. Aug 8, 2008, 6:44pm EDT
Thanks for playing my word games. I sure hope I can pay you back all the comments! :) I will try!
Rita j. Aug 14, 2008, 6:56pm EDT
this is deep
Rita j. Aug 14, 2008, 6:57pm EDT
so many of us go throught these thing

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