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To Kill a Dream
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To Kill a Dream

I have come to the realization
things may not have appeared
as they were

Feelings
rage with emotional spat
 
in anger—
at him
The Manipulator
with his falsified words
which came from a dictionary

(oh how wisely I see now)

in anger—
at me
the doll placed on his shelf
played with, toyed and isolated

But things were not as he wanted
I didn’t b-e-n-d in certain ways—
my arms didn’t reach outward,
my fingers only touch the surface
and my mind—
that was my own.

Unbendable
I killed his dream
and filled my pen with bitter remorse

my condolences 
  

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Reviewed by Amor Sabor
Reviewed on July 5, 2006
You never cease to amaze me and your work always leaves me reeling with the strokes of genius you display upon each canvas.

Reviewed by Barbara Terry
Reviewed on February 8, 2006
my feelings exactly Tracey. When my mother sent me away because she couldn't handle a transsexual child, I refused to allow myslef to be taken into the arms of the manipulator. I refused to allow myself to feel pity for myslef, while the manipulator kept me in his clutches. I refused to allow myself to be forced into living a lie. I have always been true to myself, and I have always been me. I put my bitter remorese on paper and screen, and in doing so, I have killed the dream of the manipulator to make me someone I never could be.

Thnx for sharing sis, this is so heartfelt, so soulful and emotional.

May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS))))))))), your little sister, Barbie

"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."

Reviewed by Cathrine Hottran
Reviewed on February 7, 2006
Excellent!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on February 4, 2006
Wow.....great offering!!

the last line most powerful!!

Love Tinka

Love tinka

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on February 3, 2006
We All Have Dreams - We Sleep!

We You Have False Dreams In Love,i.e. It Is Myth.

If You (We) Can Understand Compassion (Sacrifice)Is True Love-- Then Your Dreams Come True,i.e. Ya Gotta Give Before You Take!

1 Of Ur Best...

TRASK

Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on February 3, 2006
Very powerful! I can appreciate the twist
there also. Excellent Tracey!

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on February 3, 2006
Tracey,

Being ones own person is a wonderful trait. There are too many puppets in this world ready to dance at the pull of a string. Excellent write, my friend.

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on February 2, 2006
excellent sarcastic twist ...

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on February 2, 2006
WOW! Tracey this is exceptional poetry! Saving this one!;-)
Thanks for sharing, it is incredible the way you have captured this topic!Kudo's!

Eileen^

Reviewed on February 2, 2006
Absolutely outstanding. One of the best poems I have read all year, this touches and reaches so deeply into my heart. Outstanding.

Reindeer

Reviewed on February 2, 2006
The ending twist was a surprise. Well-done!

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed on February 2, 2006
I concur with Jerry, damn fine writing. Excellent, you set the mood from the opening lines and continued throughout.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on February 2, 2006
Damn good writing here, Tracey. You let the anger flow, but without upfront rancor, then . . . haha . . . at the end you gave your condolences. Fantastic! is what I'm saying.


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