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of course i pretended that it didn't matter;
that words were as nothing; that such hadn't hurt,
and through the years passing the scars were not visible
so no-one could know the truth was much worse
than i think was expected - it was, really, childish -
yet somehow those moments still rip me apart,
buried deep in subconscia and doubting my image
of self well-concocted (to shelter my heart)
and of course i pretend still that it doesn't matter -
that words were ephemerae, cheap, in the past -
but through the years passing gods i still remember;
internally shake at damnations that last
though they should not
i could not
forget...



:



i never really loved you



:



do
not
speak
to
me
of
sticks
and
stones.




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On Friday June 27th, 2008, Ainsof (1822) writes:
in the beginning there was the word... in the middle there is a lack of words... in the end we wish we had more words... life is a word... why would something so close to what we are ever be less than things that dwell upon the earth without world?


On Tuesday March 20th, 2007, carlosjackal (1653) writes:
Brilliantly formatted with a killer 9 word/line descending final stanza. Bloomin' great!


On Saturday July 22nd, 2006, flying_fox (769) writes:
Somehow I have missed this from you... it is just ouchy ouchy ouchy. I feel myself morph into a being 10 times my size to quash whomever it was who inspired these words and feelings. The last stanza is so quietly effective...


On Saturday July 22nd, 2006, flying_fox (769) writes:
I want to scoop you up and protect you from all hurt in this world. the only consolation is that it inspires just magnificent writing. I can't express how wonderful I think you are. *hugs*


On Tuesday June 20th, 2006, Anna Helianthus (1160) writes:
ah, this is brilliant beyond my words..you are beautiful.


On Friday April 8th, 2005, An Expired Member (9) writes:
Eloquent beyond words!


On Thursday February 17th, 2005, Trail of Fiends (37) writes:
brutal.


On Tuesday January 11th, 2005, Jay Jii (336) writes:
Ouch! A knock-out punch. Fantastic.


On Tuesday December 28th, 2004, Sepulcrawl (106) writes:
This is very well bolstered by the final stanza. You'll have to show me something you got published one time. I love your writing, as always. -pxc


On Monday November 22nd, 2004, Valentine (509) writes:
An incredible write . . unbearably painful, utterly profound and confrontingly impessive.. heart-wrenching . . astounding ~ Rose


On Thursday September 30th, 2004, knightmirror (425) writes:
very powerful write...VERY!!!!!.....and the closing line is just WOW...****-much love,chris


On Saturday September 11th, 2004, Spiritus_Frumenti (349) writes:
i never read anything angry from you until now...it was a very short, simple and straightforward piece..raw and uninhibited..i really enjoyed it...-l-


On Tuesday September 7th, 2004, An Expired Member (2) writes:
very pwerfull words. i willl be sure to read more of your past works,and when ever you post something new! ;)


On Sunday September 5th, 2004, Armand (73) writes:
your pen is mightier than any warrior's sword. and after slicing and dicing, the once hunted now stands over her pitiful prey and administers the final fatal blow... game over. what a glorious talent you are, natalie


On Monday August 30th, 2004, Exodus (211) writes:
wow....very very powerful....it felt as though i was flashing back.....i really felt this one.....its very strong....lovely work as always...great work


On Saturday August 28th, 2004, Solace (1424) writes:
You'd win any title fight, get it? Title fight...lol..."I never really loved you" like shattering the pyramids...Brilliance


On Wednesday August 25th, 2004, Dayer (201) writes:
"do not speak to me of sticks and stones" - amazing writing ;)


On Tuesday August 24th, 2004, Jadednoir (38) writes:
these words stall in my heart. ~Jade


On Tuesday August 24th, 2004, Bakkhus Unbound (1108) writes:
'do not speak to me of sticks and stones.'SLAP! An aether sanctum of beautiful anger& neglection that speaks the truth in poetica w/ vengeful teeth. The styled form is visually moving& stunning...[ephemerae] this word feels velvet coated; soft w/ fangs& d


On Tuesday August 24th, 2004, Bakkhus Unbound (1108) writes:
... fangs& devouring time...lovely...'buried deep in subconscia and doubting my image of self...'...wonderful...


On Monday August 23rd, 2004, Zhee (640) writes:
cuts straight through... amazing work!


On Sunday August 22nd, 2004, An Expired Member (9) writes:
Has a real painful atmosphere..I really like the ending aswell. brilliant work!


On Sunday August 22nd, 2004, antiScripsony (39) writes:
I dig the pain. If I were to ever write an instrumental piece and record it, I would want this to precede it, spoken word.


On Friday August 20th, 2004, Zophiel (349) writes:
This translated to the feeling of physically being kicked. Well delivered.


On Friday August 20th, 2004, Sharon Rose (637) writes:
Damn the words that form our self opinions, that make our hearts less whole than they were when we started, that make us less than what we ought to be, and damn those that dismiss the power of words.


On Friday August 20th, 2004, Lynaes (1129) writes:
Oh wow purr.. I don't know what to say to this.. so biting and raw.. I have to say, the title is perfect, certainly lashes at you. especially the last part.. Wonderfully indulgent, as always.


On Friday August 20th, 2004, suicideseason (2144) writes:
_purr...wow...i can only say "thank you" for this piece of your beautiful soul... truly beautiful.your impressiveness has knocked me on my ass again.;)


On Friday August 20th, 2004, NikesRain (1475) writes:
beautiful work that touches upon a very hard hidden truth. Blunt, honest and forceful.


On Thursday August 19th, 2004, TheProphetUntold (365) writes:
A bit different than what I expected, but more than I expected. Powerful words. I was pounding my fists by the end of it. +T.P.U+


On Thursday August 19th, 2004, OLd SouL (837) writes:
Title is absolutely perfect. It seems the more you keep posting the more I see how broad your horizon is. I love that in a poet. And the ending, well, it left its mark on me. :::OLd


On Thursday August 19th, 2004, Six-Out (1824) writes:
...wow....amazing write purr...simply amazing, so harsh, and to the point...you never cease to make me stand in awe.


On Thursday August 19th, 2004, cre (508) writes:
Oh . . I swear my head spun a little after this one . . god, I *love* it . . it's a harsh, direct look at a piece of life that left its mark . . and it's an incredible write.


On Thursday August 19th, 2004, Northstar (455) writes:
oh this piece really hurts---very well done--you really let us in through this piece while powerfully writing these emotions out


On Thursday August 19th, 2004, stormtalk (909) writes:
Hahaha, a difficult title to live up to, indeed! I like the ending, it hits very hard.



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