But I Am Strong
You have tried, God knows you have,
To destroy me
Butย my weapon is you...
And how little Youย know me
When you slept whose hand would gently brush your hair from your cheek?
And pull the blankets up ย a little higherย to keep you warm
Who knew that I wasnt your first or even your second love?
Daddy was first, and Squiggly toy was next
But I am strong..and brushed away that hair
When you were ill and in recovery
Whose voice was it, singing your favourite lullaby
Stroking your tiny hand and reassuring you that all was well,
yet ย knowing that when youย opened your eyes your first word would beย
โDaddyโ ย
But I am strong... and kept humming thatย lullaby
When you cried because Daddy had gone to another love
I made excuses for him, and would take you to see museum dinosaurs.
You were ย too young toย understand what a weak and cruel man he was,
and I never toldย you of the beatings and humiliation.. even now...
But I am strong..I am a T-Rex
You grew up believing me weak, believing me bitter.
You never knew all there was to know,only what I chose to share.
You believed you were never lovedย as a child, you were right-
but it wasnt me who didnt love you, but that is how you cope
I wonโt shatter your belief that he was somehow wonderful and I was the wicked one
But I am strong... and will keep loving you forever anyway.
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There is nothing stronger than a mother's love for her child...... weather any storm, climb any mountain!....a brilliant illustration of the strength your title suggests...... ALL STARS!!..... beautifully delivered LODIGIANA!!......LOVE and ROCKETS!!.......T xo ?โณโดโฅโ??โฅโฅ
Hi Tony, sometimes what should be the easiest relationship on earth is ย wraught with difficulties..You have to hope that love ย will eventually conquer all and be strong enough to hold out for however long it might take...your words are beautiful as always Tony and resonate with me dear friend! Thank you xxx
Lodigiana
Fantastic Lodigiana I was hooked from "my weapon is you" lovely and sad write but very touching nevertheless ??? xย
Thank you Wayne, I dont often write about anything too personal, mostly using imagination ย and inspiration in equal measure..with this one however there was rather more of myself in it than usual so it is tinged with some sadness..but I hope it made for an interesting read as well. I really do appreciate your observations so much. Thank you xx
Lodigiana
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I did get the personal touch straight away, the feeling was on the button! From sadness we find beauty Lodigiana, it was a very interesting read, very deep but feathered with childlike emotions at the same time ??? xย
This is BRILLIANT Lodigiana! Some of our bravest, strongest acts often go unnoticed, especially when our kids are concerned, but the fulfillment of integrity reaps it's own rewards, eventually! Pinned for its excellence and honesty!!โบ
Oh wow thank you so very much John! Truly appreciate your comments. Xx
Lodigiana
Stupendous write! Great composition and full of heartache yet showing your true strength..loved itย
Thank you so much Xx
Lodigiana
Stellar ink girlfriend!
Thank you so much hun!xx
Lodigiana
Lodigiana I've read this poem so many times and found it paralyzingly powerful, to be honest I was at a loss for words (first time) I know there is magic and endless possibilities in this genre, but I could see and hear this poem, your subtle touches, with the hair, and the child's perspective shown throughout, I try not to say the same word twice, but 'powerful' keeps coming back to me; it just is, extraordinary control,ย
this is a great poem, I chose this as a pull quote, cause it's brilliantly subtle, I love this poem
'But I am strong..and brushed away that hair'ย ย
cheers, poetess
Hi Christopher, to be honest I am so touched reading your comments that itโs difficult to respond except to say that this poem has great significance for me and to read others ย insightful opinions ย on it is humbling and comforting. Thank you so very much.xxx
Lodigiana