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But I Am Strong

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 
โ€˜Daddyโ€™ 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 wonโ€™t 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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Tony Taylor

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 ?โœณโœดโ™ฅโ˜€??โ™ฅโ™ฅ

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lodigiana

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

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Wayne Stubbs

Fantastic Lodigiana I was hooked from "my weapon is you" lovely and sad write but very touching nevertheless ??? xย 

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lodigiana

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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Wayne Stubbs

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 

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John Coggins

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!!โ˜บ

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lodigiana

Oh wow thank you so very much John! Truly appreciate your comments. Xx
Lodigiana

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StevieC

Stupendous write! Great composition and full of heartache yet showing your true strength..loved itย 

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lodigiana

Thank you so much Xx
Lodigiana

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lodigiana

Thank you so much hun!xx
Lodigiana

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Christopher Correia

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

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lodigiana

Hi Christopher, to be honest I am so touched reading your comments that itโ€™s 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

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