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G e n e t i c s
by Erica Ivory → (All Poetry by Erica Ivory)
  
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Is there a part of you
lurking in me?
Just waiting for
my subconscious
to set you free?
Just a minute piece
is all it takes..
To build upon
years of pain and hate.
Genetics...
I know they are there.
Just waiting for
the right moment..
to enjoy my despair.
I can feel them at times
Screaming to come out.
The bad thoughts cross my mind.
The words want to escape.
But I will not let them
As I fight to control
my o w n fate.
And if a time comes
That I can no longer control..
Then I will have to
end it my way…
I will have to
Let life go..
For my children will
NEVER feel this..
Deep dark hole.
I know that
It could hurt
Those who might care .
They may even hate me.
But I can only do
what I can.
I will not pass on
This life I know.
I hope they understand..
My life always
switching..
fighting..
pretending..
Always cold.
This is not the life
I want my sons to know..
No darkness
For my children…
Just a small empty spot.
Where I once was..
But can soon be forgot..
But the love that I
have given them
I know will see them through.
And in my heart I will know
I did the right thing.
I did what I had to do.
To stop this line of madness
To stop all the
generations of pain.
Such a small price to pay…..
With generations of
happy children to gain.

ERICA






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 Reviews of "G e n e t i c s"
Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on May 16, 2003
very inspiring and perceptive... well done!

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on May 16, 2003
A good one, Erica.

Reviewed by Shadow Writer (Reader)
Reviewed on May 16, 2003
Deep and powerful, darkness with flair. Well done.

Reviewed by Christine Morell
Reviewed on May 16, 2003
I understand these feelings too. Powerfully expressed from your heart.
Chrissie

Reviewed by Trixie Love
Reviewed on May 16, 2003
Hi Erica,
Such a deep emotional write...
In a sense I can relate...

Excellent write...

Trixie :)

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)
Reviewed on May 16, 2003
There is a demonic gene in all of us.

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on May 16, 2003
Erica, very thought provoking. Could it be in the Genes?

Reviewed by na na (Reader)
Reviewed on May 16, 2003
No Erica you cannot do this. Ending it would pass the onus ... a new one ... on to your children ... and this would be bad for all. You suck it up and write and write and write and open your heart. We at AD love you. Bill

Reviewed by T. Emilie Dybevik (Reader)
Reviewed on May 16, 2003

You know I always blame my genes. The German ones make me plan the mean things, The Greek ones make me angry enough to do mean things and the Norwegian ones make me feel bad for it later. LOL.... BUT seriously, this was very touching. I know these feelings.

Thanks,

Teresa

Reviewed by Tony Nerone (Reader)
Reviewed on May 16, 2003
Dear Erica, You write with much wisdom here. Why should your sons know what you had to endure. I do think you should tell them when they are mature. IMO
Your writing as always was well written. You're very sweet!



Love
Tony


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