Snapped
No More Distractions
Determined, I'm driving, steadfast resolve squaring my pose.
Is that the rain, or tears? Does it matter? Who Knows?
Staying forever means killing my deepest self; does it matter who goes?
Tomorrow they'll talk, my cover's blown, though it's not what I chose,
Riding's not running, no longer hiding, now my misery shows.
Anxious accumulation, thrifty reuse, mending worn clothes
Coupons and clearance, make-do's and go-without's; all decompose.
Those best efforts were useless, time passed swallowed by creeping shadows.
Ineffective wishes, unborn hopes, my strangled dreams died in silent death throes.
Once bent to his wishes, asleep to myself, allowing his will to superimpose
Now myself, now awake, no more play, no more past, now my time, just my tomorrows.
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Judey Kalchik
It's my time to find and use my voice.
Poetry, short stories, memories, and a lot of things I think and wish I'd known a long time ago.
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Comments (23)
Amazing work, Judey! I really love this because - for me - it shows the endless battle between excepting what "is" and finding the strength to push on. This really moved me; amazing work!! 🥹❤️❤️
Good one
Lived the flow of this one
Love the flow, the emotion. Great poem Judey 🥰
Feeling this one today for sure!
This is very emotional and shows a lot of strength. Bravo.
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This was packed with emotions! Fantastic piece!!
Really wonderful! You summed up finding yourself perfectly :)
AMAZING piece, Judey! Pain, loss, POWER, liberation, hope!
Wow! An acrostic and rhyme? Beautiful work, beautiful words. ❤️
“Strangled dreams” is so vivid!
Bold & beautiful!!! Loving it!!!💖💖💕
“Ineffective wishes, unborn hopes, my strangle dreams died in silent death throes” Excellent line, it’s sobering, yet, motivating.
I love the way this flows. Perfectly done.
I see a narcissist within the lines. I see liberation of self. I see determination to restart with much resolve and self love. Yes, i am reading between my own lines within your lines. So love this poem.
Excellent take on the challenge Judey and intense too
Nice sonnet ✨💖📝🎶
You should record yourself reading this poem. It's powerful.
What once had been crushed beneath the narcissist's boots has now been reborn & taken root. And how you have blossomed, my friend. Strong, compassionate, independent, brilliant & wise. (And might I add, adored by so many.)
I can see this being a song, excellent entry
Beautiful. There is so much heartbreak here, but more importantly, so much hope. 💗 Thank you for writing and sharing this piece!
I have so enjoyed discovering your writing. You infuse great passion and emotion through your writing. Thank you for sharing this with us. Well done!