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"In Pieces But Still Holding It Together"

A Poem Inspired By An Image

By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred Published 8 months ago 1 min read
Top Story - September 2024
"In Pieces But Still Holding It Together" 📷: Bouke De Vries/Boukedevries

Introduction

A year on, not much has changed, just a reminder I once got a Top Story.

The image is by Bouke De Vries whose work you can see here:

This is how I feel almost all the time.

The music is "I Fall To Pieces" by Cyndi Lauper

"In Pieces But Still Holding It Together"

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The One Who Is Hit They Must Not Complain

While They Watch Their Bully Called So Clever

To Still Do All The Work That's So Mundane

In Pieces But Holding It Together

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The One Who's The Target Must Take The Blows

Will The Bully Be Called Out? No, Never

Everyone Expects A Smile To Be Shown

In Pieces But Holding It Together

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They Are The One Who Makes Everything Work

While Abusers Are Treated As Lovers

They Have To Keep Going, They Cannot Shirk

In Pieces But Holding It Together

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To Take All The Blows, Each Day Forever

In Pieces But Holding It Together

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    Written by Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred