Hearts and Shadows

[b]Write a story poem on how you made sacrifices for your loved ones/spouse/family/children/lovers/friends/situations: How did it work for you.[/b]

1: Not more than 300 words
2: Adhere to the competition requirements/theme
3: Title your poem/it could be new or old ones
4: No collaborations
5: One entry per poet.

Ps. It can also be an observational poem on another person's story.

Inviting dup friends and family to participate...thank you!

Grace, could I use a third person and not me? This is a wonderful theme and I will definitely find time to write something despite my hectic schedule.

EngrVV said:Grace, could I use a third person and not me? This is a wonderful theme and I will definitely find time to write something despite my hectic schedule.
Of course! Please. Its a generic You... sort of.

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I MOVED YOU


Three days after our wedding

I moved us to Saskatoon

One year after being out west

I moved you back to Guelph

From Guelph I moved you to Brampton

From Brampton to Mississauga

Yes, you read right

I moved my husband seven times in seven years


Then the seven year itch got started

Found you in bed, all tarted

No is was not a Miss, it was like you, and hit and miss

We went to see Victor/Victoria and you told me

That all you ever wanted in a WOMAN was little cute me

The marriage was too confining

Much too bourgousie

Could we not have an open marriage

Then it's not cheating you see


I felt so used and abused and dumb

The "love of my life" was scum

Using me as "United Van Lines of Canada"

Was a really dirty trick

I got no money

You ran off with Dick.



This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

I have tried to recreate events, locales and conversations from my memories of them. In order to maintain their anonymity in some instances I have changed the names of individuals and places, I may have changed some identifying characteristics and details such as physical properties, occupations and places of residence.

Dear Grace: thank you for making this competition.  Although the above is based on true experiences, no person who thinks they are that scum, are portrayed as truly and accurately that they really were.  So the above was my own imagination and does not reflect badly on a man who used Kitty as KITTY'S KANADIAN MOVING KOMPANY.  XOXOXOXO

somelikeithot said:Dear Grace: thank you for making this competition.  Although the above is based on true experiences, no person who thinks they are that scum, are portrayed as truly and accurately that they really were.  So the above was my own imagination and does not reflect badly on a man who used Kitty as KITTY'S KANADIAN MOVING KOMPANY.  XOXOXOXO
Hugs Kitty. Thank you for taking part in the competition.

“Sacrificial Son”
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Always giving
I was,
no matter what.
Punch-drunk
I came back for more,
again and again,
religiously.
And, what did I get
for payment,
what reward
was I bestowed.
You know,
I never really
realized
their schemes,
until
Pop died,
broken dreams
they take
endlessly.
It’s a
pathetic
state of affairs
these days.
Our family
is ground
down to dust,
more takers
than
givers.
I don’t want
medals
or
to
play a martyr,
I just want
my family back.
And,
they
won’t give it
to me,
sadly.

My Parent's Unconditional Love

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My father was from the North
while my mother was from the South
I had no idea how they exactly met,
except my father gave up his bus seat
They worked hard everyday for a living
and provided me with good breeding
Turned days into nights
just to keep both ends meet.

I remember when I was little
my parents held me tenderly,
for my bones were brittle
They showered me with love and affection
until I finished college, I got their full attention
Never did they complain about my occasional tantrums
even if my repeated shouts of rebellion,
could break their bones and aging eardrums.

They never asked anything in return,
for they know the day will come to be my turn
How I wish they were still here,
so I can shower them with love and care
Unfortunately they died early
without getting the love they shared so tenderly
I envy those who share their bundles of joy
may it be a girl or a boy
I know it will always be a parent's delight
For I am now in their caring shoes
trying to keep everyone see nothing
but the bright, shining light.

Thank you Strider  and EngrVV for your respective entries.

True Love Sorrow

Boy: I want you to tell me how much you love me.
Girl: I love you with all my heart. Why?
Boy: I just love hearing you tell me.
*he hugs her tightly*
Girl: Honey promise me, I'll have you forever.
Boy: *wipes away a tear* Yes my sweet love, I promise.
Girl: Why are you crying, did I do something wrong?
Boy: I'm crying because you're the center of my whole world.
Girl: *kisses him softly* Your the center of mine too.
Boy: What would you do if I was going to die?
Girl: I would give anything to keep you alive.
Boy: I want to be your knight and you my princess.
*boy holds girl tightly and silently cries.*
*The boy was beat up by the bullies at school one day. They beat him so hard that he was going to die. He needed a heart to live this horrible crime.*
Boy: *wakes up in hospital* Father where is she?
Father: Son she told me to give you this.
Boy: * reads note: I told you I would do anything to keep you alive and I meant it. I gave you my heart, so you'll always have me. I love you so much, your sweet love.*
Boy: Why did you let her do this?! I can't live without her!! *he yelled in anger and pain*
Father:I'm sorry son I tried to talk her out of it, but there was nothing I could do.
Boy: *cries her name*
*The day after he left the hospital, the boy cuts his wrist and left a note of only a few words.*
*Note: I told you that you'd have me forever. If I can't have you here, then I'll go to you.
I love you baby-girl*

Thank you Ambur for your participation.

Grace said:Thank you Ambur for your participation.
You're very welcome

Thank you losslovelost for participating.

Early Promises

He sits in the forest
peace for himself
Empty moments alone
only loneliness felt
 
He thinks of a woman
she can never be his
He wants her beside him
partnership bliss
 
Her eyes saying sorry
she looks at him
He knows that her heart
A woman will win
 
She smiles at him
loves like a friend
He feels much more
wants it to end
 
She thinks he is ok
one day will find love
He cannot let go
he takes it above
 
She found him sleeping
He will never wake
Who she can love
not her mistake.