Stripped Down
Stripped down to nothingness
I am empty now
Void of any sense of purpose
With hands tied above my head
I am naked and exposed
Feeling ashamed and humiliated
Here for you to pick apart
You'll find nothing now of worth
I gave that all away
With trust and eagerness
Only to end up here
So go on, throw your stones at me
Beat me until I am bloodied and bruised
But what is it you have really proved?
Questions & Answers
© 2017 Shannon Henry
Comments
AUTHORThank you, Rinita. And thanks for the follow, too!
Wow! It really says so much in such few lines! The feeling of being vulnerable and exposed, the cruelty and bitterness of the society, nothing more to say!
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And I think that you are very kind, Shyron. Thank you.
Wonderful poem Shannon, you are a great poet
And I think that all the other Hubbers feel the same
Blessings and hugs dear friend
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Thank you, Michael. I appreciate your kind words. I'm working on a lighter piece with the same message you just gave. One about how people can encourage us when we're down rather than kick us while we're down. These deal words, as you put it, are about being kicked when down and knowing there's strength ringer back up again no matter. But the one coming is a true story of inspiration from a friend. Hope to publish it soon. Just taking longer because of a busy schedule.
I am back to feel the harshness of your words in your hub. The truth behind a real cruel world at times. How can we overcome? How do we rise above? If we have a strong inner power nobody can ever topple us. It gives us strength and power so that we can withstand any human insults and harm. Thank you again for sharing your incredible thoughts.
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Hi Tamara,
Thanks for the heartfelt comment. It's good to know when something Ivette connects with someone else. Isn't that Egbert sharevwhatvwe write? It is for me. So that's the best kind of encouragement there is.
A deeply moving, and powerful poem. I understand this feeling too well. Writing is what has helped me to keep my sanity, and senses- what I have left, anyway. Well thank you for sharing such a descriptive piece, and helping me to see that when I feel this way, I am not alone.
Tamara
xxx
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Definitely not a good place to be and I wouldn't want anyone to feel that way either. Thanks for stopping by. Good tinder you.
Very deep feelings I think we all have been there at one time or another. I am positive I don't like that time or place in my life and I wouldn't want my friends to be there either. Always good to vent and share. What a good choice of words that explain a lot.
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Thanks, Flourish. That's probably because this was something I was actually feeling at the time I wrote it. Writing this and letting those feelings out did wonders for letting go.
We've all felt this at one time or another. You describe the vulnerability, emptiness, and shame well.
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That's a terrible feeling, Larry. Sorry to hear that.
That's how I end up feeling most the time. Nothing left to give.
Wonderful poem.
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Thank you. Glad people seem to like the video since it wasn't what I really had in mind.
Most creative and very expressive. Your poetic words certainly speak the truth. Great choice of video.
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Thanks, MzB. I appreciate that.
You really are a good poet Shanmarie. I think this expresses despair quite descriptively.
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Interesting thing to be reminded of, Eric. I think I see why it reminded you of it. Thanks.
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Thanks, Jackie. It wasn't quite what I was looking for when I searched for a song, but it works, I suppose.
Very cool. This reminds me of that great line from Janis Joplin: Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose.
Great poem and love that song I have not heard in years!
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LOL. Thanks, Clive.
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Gee, thanks Bill. What a compliment, especially coming from you! I feel like my writing is at its best when I write that way and channel emotions into something hopefully much bigger than myself.
Raw....honest.....gritty....painful....I think they all apply, and that means brilliant writing.
Mmmmm....Don't worry, I will get you clothes again.
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