by Cheryl W.
Member since:
December 10, 2005

Hidden Obsession

March 16, 2009 08:00 PM EDT (Updated: March 16, 2009 09:18 PM EDT)
views: 114 | comments: 29

She hid among thorns,

liking the way they tore at her flesh;

Counting the drops of blood

became an obsession,

hypnotized by the tiny red streams

trickling down her ivory skin...

living art,

beautiful in affect,

but not to be shared.

A masterpiece for her eyes only...

hidden from a world

who would never understand.

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Comments: 29

J W. Mar 16, 2009, 8:10pm EDT
good poem
Nora Davenport Mar 16, 2009, 8:18pm EDT
Very powerful poem......and very well written, Cheryl!
Kevin E. Mar 16, 2009, 8:18pm EDT
Wow! This poem makes you think!
Krystal Harwell Mar 16, 2009, 8:32pm EDT
makes you think how much is out there that isnt even being seen.
Connie H. Mar 16, 2009, 8:33pm EDT
Excellent poem!
Larry H. Mar 16, 2009, 8:43pm EDT
THANKS FOR SHARING
Penny M. Mar 16, 2009, 8:51pm EDT
Stopping by to view your content
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Angela A. Mar 16, 2009, 9:07pm EDT
This is truly awesome, Cheryl!
Would you like to post this to my group, Anythingwriting ?
It's for poems, stories and drabbles.
I would accept it without delay!
Cheryl W. Mar 16, 2009, 9:18pm EDT
Angela....thank you. I just posted it to your group. I'm glad you enjoyed reading it...:)
Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Mar 16, 2009, 9:24pm EDT
I felt this one, excellent.
Angela A. Mar 16, 2009, 9:24pm EDT
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting , Cheryl, and you're very welcome!
Ralph P. Mar 16, 2009, 9:52pm EDT
Oh my...This is a wonderful write, although I faint at the sight of blood, not really but I understand this poem clearly
Sharon C. Mar 16, 2009, 10:40pm EDT
Excellent writing. Makes you think.
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Mar 16, 2009, 10:55pm EDT
Excellent poem
Jennifer Lee Mar 16, 2009, 11:27pm EDT
Intense and powerful, you're good. This resonates with me and reminds me somehow of Poet Dawn. Must be the mention of blood and the tattoos she and I both have.
Elaine A. Mar 16, 2009, 11:33pm EDT
great poem
JoAnne D. Mar 16, 2009, 11:36pm EDT
Rather sad one but good read.
Georgiana S. Mar 16, 2009, 11:51pm EDT
a cutter?
Jennine D. Mar 17, 2009, 1:17am EDT
Kind of macabe verse
Howard b. Mar 17, 2009, 1:29am EDT
quite a picture. I've never been into pain. some people are . Some hurt themselfs for one reason or the other. Very well written. Thanks for sharing Cheryl.
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Mar 17, 2009, 5:05am EDT
Deep and disturbing visions of someone I know very well with this little secret.
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Mar 17, 2009, 5:05am EDT
Cheryl ~Happy Saint Patrick's Day!betty boop Pictures, Images and Photos
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John F Walter Mar 17, 2009, 6:58am EDT
Ecce homo, occulted and in feminine form. I felt the interiority of this, Cheryl.
Kerry (A tree, not a lemon) .. Mar 17, 2009, 9:12am EDT
Wonderful Cheryl.:)

Thanks your for posting to Poetry by Us

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Chas Andrews Mar 18, 2009, 11:19am EDT
thanks
Stephanie S. Mar 22, 2009, 4:08am EDT
very good poem
Bard Constantine Mar 23, 2009, 1:23pm EDT
What a painful yet beautifully described portrait of someone who delights in her pain. So many reasons could be the cause, but the brilliance is leaving it open to interpretation. Nicely done.
Lisa Frost Mar 25, 2009, 2:00am EDT
well done~

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