Submissions by contrary_jane (Tolulope)

Tears dropped
In the state of my anguish
To please I desire
Myself in denial
My worth I misplaced

I give...
Emptiness gained
Depression released
Impression mislaid

Sadness to live
And the joy is gone
A river I've cried
My soul is lost.

I remember the look in your glassy brown eyes
Your powerful laugh and that unique baritone voice of yours
The comfort it always bring
You said you wouldn't leave, wait and watch me grow
Guide me from the vulture of society
So tenderly sweet the memories of those time you protected me
Bruised my hands with your belt in my naughtiness
O God, how this pain, anger and assorted emotions well up on my inside
My ink to this paper describes you not
I tell not of the mess I have made of me since you left
Lord take this pain that makes it so hard to breathe
I...