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Child Within

17 Sunday Jun 2018

Posted by Worldly Winds in Deep Stuff!, Poetry

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I see the child within you,

with your boyish short fair hair.

I hold my arms out to you

I want to show I care.

 

They may have left you

broken, bewildered and abused,

but I will never leave you

feeling neglected, sad and used.

 

You stand there like a ghost child,

one sock up and one half down.

too sad, too shy, too quiet,

Your face a pale, sad, frown.

 

Your little dress is crass and short,

your shoes are scuffed and worn,

your toys are few and far between,

your bear, one eyed and torn.

 

I see you quietly playing.

keep out the grown-ups way,

don’t let them know of what you think,

they cannot make you say.

 

Come  child, sit here upon my knee,

Let me soothe away the pain;

cry out your little heart to me

they can’t hurt you again.

 

Hush child, no need to cry,

I will wipe away your tears.

just hold my hand and follow me,

I can soothe away your fears.

 

Hold strong, my love, rest in my arms;

be still and do not weep.

Listen to my lullaby

I’ll guard you whilst you sleep.

 

Be brave and bide your time Karen,

your future may be bright.

Hold the pain, the memories

take up your pen and write

 

© Child Within 2012

by Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

 

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That Sinking Feeling

29 Thursday Nov 2012

Posted by Worldly Winds in Anger, Humour, Poetry

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abuse, Alexandra Carr-Malcolm, anger, arguing, divorce, domestic violence, poetry, separation

Lightning striking the Eiffel Tower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How could you not realise?

Did you not think?

…that I would not notice,

we’re starting to sink.

Atmosphere’s electric,

could cut with a knife;

a lightning conductor,

where lightning strikes twice.

Our words are so crossed,

it’s a tangled up mess,

there’s really no hope,

we’re doomed! (More or less.)

So it’s pistols at dawn,

as we’re matched in a duel,

with our rapiers drawn,

adding fire to our fuel.

I know it’s no contest,

this match that we’re in;

like hell will you beat me,

I’m determined to win!

 

© That Sinking Feeling 29.11.2012

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

Lightning striking the Eiffel Tower (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 


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The Other Side of Me

27 Friday Jul 2012

Posted by Worldly Winds in Deep Stuff!, Poetry

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abuse, depression, fear, poetry, punch and judy, violence

Punch and Judy's Carribean Vacation

 

 

 

 

Do you know,

the other side of me?

Where the grass is greener,

and the soul is darker.

 

Do you know only,

my second face?

Not like the rest,

the one I keep for best.

 

Do you know,

if this is sunny side up

heads up, tales down,

turn that frown

upside down?

 

I think you know,

Little Miss Sunshine,

but have you met Judy

within or without?

 

Do you know,

the essence of me?

Not that of vanilla,

of sugar and spice,

but one of fear.

 

Do you know,

the other side of me?

Where the grass is greener,

and the soul is darker.

 

© The Other Side of Me 2012

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

Punch and Judy’s Carribean Vacation (Photo credit: _william)

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King

29 Sunday Apr 2012

Posted by Worldly Winds in Deep Stuff!, Poetry

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abuse, cruelty, fear, King, poetry, Princess, Queen, tears

The main gatehouse of Harlech Castle. The step...
What should I do?

When your words are law,

and you lie to me,

whilst living a fantasy.

 

I love to hear,

your romanticised tales,

your charisma and charm,

full of dangers that harm.

 

You’re rarely here –

gone for days at a time,

but I’m eagerly hoping

that you’ll come home soon.

 

So I wait in this castle,

alone and afraid;

the hunger it rages,

it goes on for days.

 

You call me your Princess,

and you are the King.

Your court it protects you –

you do what you want to.

 

You banished the Queen

in such a cruel way,

with lies and with hatred,

she’s forbidden to see me.

 

You call me names,

and you made me ashamed.

You’re meant to protect,

not hurt and neglect.

 

I am but a child.

I am only twelve.

Your Princess, your daughter,

why would you hurt me?

 

Your kingdom was cruel,

and your realm it was strong;

but the day that you died,

it fell with your lies.

 

 

© King 2012

By Alexandra Carr-Malcolm

 

The main gatehouse of Harlech Castle. The steps were originally a drawbridge. As well as this formidably defended entrance, the castle also had a fortified dock so that it could be supplied by sea. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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