Editor’s note: The following poems were sent to Lovefraud by the reader who goes by “Gia Rad.” She describes herself as a “recovering people-pleaser, ex-victim, natural health practitioner, mother and survivor.”
Positive ”¦
by Gia Rad
Today, I feel positive.
Positive that a new era is emerging
And I’ve left behind for good the hell I once lived with you.
Positive that not every day and night is a nightmare in disguise.
Today, I choose to smile at the rainbow
And stand defiantly in the pouring rain
As I’m positive, for the first time in ”¦ forever
That I’ve survived what many don’t, and will even blossom with time.
Positive that I’ve learned to avoid your type
And keep myself away from the evil lurking in the darkness of your soul.
Penniless I am, emotionally impoverished yes, I admit
Yet POSITIVE I’ve gained my strength ”¦ and tomorrow I’ll show the world
I’ve learned ”¦ To love and trust myself again.
You’ll see that Positive is proof I’m getting better particularly in contrast to an earlier poem called Life ”¦
Life
by Gia Rad
“Life” has dealt me a fatal blow
and I’m lying here dying ”¦
On my deathbed I write to say
That “Life” is code for You.
Didn’t know that giving you my heart would cost my life
Had no idea that your vampire self would drink my blood.
Good bye my former friend and lover
Farewell, to the one who never deserved a moment of my time.
shane
Gia, Blessings and hugs back to you!
kim frederick
Shane, Love the Haiku!!
Darkness fades to light. Brilliant!!
kim frederick
Here’s one of mine. Short and to the point.
Marriages drag wedding anniversaries through the house, Once a year,
And, Frankly, The mess they leave, gets worse and worse.
MoonDancer
Kim,
Oh MY..
shane
Thank you, Kim.
I think yours is most profound.
Sorry about the mess. I hope that some day very soon, things will only get better and better for you! You deserve all the best that life has to offer.
Gia
Shane, i neglected to tell you, I loove your Haiku! and Kim, most of us can relate to your tragic depiction of the mess left behind by a bad marriage…but I hope you know that there ARE good people out there! I know, I have a few friends who are very happily married. I know a rare, extinct species, but they do exist! Since my exspath, I’ve been blessed with some truly beautiful friendships… a few true men – deserving of the name — and honorable, generous, and honest! WOW~! Spoilt for choice now…. such a wonderful place to be….
skylar
Shane,
I love that too.
darkness fades to light. nice.
Gia,
thanks for offering hope. we love to hear stories of hope.
shane
Thank you, Gia! Happy for you and the “wonderful place” you are in, now….
shane
Thanks Skylar. You seem like you could have some poetry up your sleeve, as well …
shane
… and to all, a goodnight.