That Girl
That girl knows how to
Invest in a long
Term heartache.
She’s got insides of
Diamond to
Stick it out for
The long haul.
That girl knows how to
Commit,
Even if her friends
Say she’s crazy.
She’s got a body
Like ice
And a mind that
Won’t quit.
And even though
He’s cheating her now,
And even though
He’s beating her now,
Her high class
Upbringing taught her
To never say no.
And if times are tough,
And if his hands get too rough,
She’ll put her face on
To show the world
She’s fine, it’s not abuse.
To say those lines are powerful is…an understatement. So much more behind and in between them…
Thank you! I’m glad you saw the layers..
Good work, nice structure to it.
Jim
Cheers, Jim.Thanks for the visit!
A hard read of a necessary write!
She’s tougher than I, my eyes were damp.
e
It’s important that people keep writing about and sharing these things, no matter how damp one’s eyes get!
Like the structure, short lines adding to the intensity, unwrapping a powerfully expressed piece.
Thank you so much for your comment xx
Oh I could just feel your words! Powerful yet simply complex…
Thanks, Jennifer, that’s a lovely comment
A hauntingly beautiful poem. “She’s got insides of diamonds,” reminds us of just how much pressure something precious is made to bear. I’m definitely going to follow your work.
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it so much. I like what you took from it. I will check out your blog, too… Thanks for following!
Great use of irony. Great poem! My favorite line is “She’ll put her face on”.
Thank you! I like that line, too… like she is hiding herself behind a mask to face the world.
As well as hiding the bruises! As was said before, many layers.
Yes, that too! I like how you see the layers in the words
A lot going on here, yet so simple, too. Thoughtful composition as usual.
Thank you, that’s nice of you to say x
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Wow, I’m honoured to be nominated for that. Thank you so much, Tara!
you’re welcome!!!
And she’s flat out wrong. Well said, all in all.
How stupid it is when emotions cloud judgement!