Memories and Lies

Author: Alison Pearce
Word Count: 153
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Memories and Lies

This was written a long time ago (on another site) in response to a challenge prompt.

Memories and Lies belongs to the following groups:

All Out Emotion, All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Bits and Pieces , Core [C.O.R.E], Creative, Talented, and Unknown, First Things, Freedom In Words & Art, If it doesn't belong, Live, Love, Dream: , Masterpieces: Literary Workshop, Safe Haven, The Healing Journey, Who are YOU to Judge?, WMG and Writing: Persuing Happiness

Locked inside a dusty old trunk
Kept for a lifetime in the basement
There lays a secret, never told
A tragic tale of life and forbidden love

Memories hidden from judgmental eyes
Never forgotten nor forgiven
Of sacrifices made and innocence lost
Happiness found then torn away

On a chain, the key is kept
Like the chains that bind her down
The key to her bitter memories
That she can neither face nor place aside

Old photographs and love letters
And a tiny identity bracelet
Of the man she loved, the child she lost
Ripped from her by ignorance and injustice

Lies told in bitterness
Truth too painful to relate
Of how her babe was torn from her arms
Because of the colour of his skin

A memory etched forevermore
Burned into the retina’s of her eyes
Reminder of the price paid for the sin
Of following her heart

tkrosevear

WOW sis, do not remember this one, but sure like the way you wrote it with such passion ;) xoxoxox
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you so much Tammy :)
silverstrummer...

Beautifuuly written and powerful too of the injustices of those days moreso for the woman than for man! – David
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you so much David :)
coppertrees

Outstanding writing Ali, wonderful job
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you so much Vickie :)
oscarelizondo

Well placed words coming together to tell a story and allowing the secrets to stay hidden, yet letting us experience those same feelings. This work is B_R_I_L_L_I_A_N_T_!
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you so much Oscar! Your comments are always so heartening :)
happyfeet5

This is so beautifully written with a story of many truths and injustices that were made. Hope in Gods name this isn’t happening now. Love it.
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you so much :)
Katya Lavorovna

Strong, emotional stuff. Takes me there. I like it.
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you very much :)
suefel48

Excellent work, Alison!!.... :-))
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you so much Sue :)
Fiona Christensen

This is so beautiful and passionate! Stunning piece
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you so much :)
haileemichelle

This is so beautiful it made me open my eyes
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you so much :)
kiya

Sweet poem. Good visuals.
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you :)
Mark Ramstead

Etched in cold stone is this memory.
Alison Pearce replied

Never to be erased. Thank you so much for reading
Ruby Adams

Wow, thsi is amazing, you well good a writting, i would love to be as good as you x
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you for your lovely comment Ruby. All writing is subjective to the readers interpretation…write in your own style and about something that strikes a chord with you. You just may surprise yourself :)
sunsette15

Overwhelming excitment to put similar emotions that had once been felt placed into words, thank-you for sharing.
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you :)
ToniTiger

I thought ur poem was very well said and had lots of emotions and feelings behind it.Its almost like you where there looking into the persons eyes. thanks for sharing I enjoyed reading it.
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you so much Toni :) I do indeed try to put myself in another persons shoes and really experience their pain, or their joy, so I can better relate their story. I’m glad you saw that come through the words :)
Ruby Adams

Oh Cool, that you for the reply x
Alison Pearce replied

You are most welcome :)
wigs

just amazing, written beautifully, flowing gracefully…. with good use of emotion and imagery.. lovely
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you so much :)
KEITH R. WILL...

what a beautiful sin of the heart
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you Keith :)
Sourav

Very well written. Wonderful poem!
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you very much :)
Jason Clinton

I saw everything, I felt everything. Thank you.
Alison Pearce replied

Ah Jason, I am so glad :) Thank you for your touching comment
aaeiinnn

heart rending
i ache for her and her baby even the man
you made them real as they are real
the cruelty of opinion
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you so much :)
Mary Campbell

Powerful tale of life back when women didn’t have the same choices they have today. In some parts of the world this has changed, in others woman are still forced to live with rules that were made when they had no voice.
Alison Pearce replied

So true. Thank you Mary
Leda D

great piece, painfully sad
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you so much
CynnLove

Beautiful!!
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you so much
TiffanyJane

I like this one, it’s very good. (:
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you so much
ambient-1

Wonderful story and told very well!
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you very much :)
inochisurushi

This is a very well spoken piece. I would say that there are few places where a line break or period need to be added in order to keep the flow consistent for the reader. There also one or two lines at the beginnings of verses which are completely divorced from the flow of the piece. I do not know if this was intentional or not. Figured I’d point it out.

~~just my thoughts take them as such~~
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you for your comment :) Much appreciated
Novice

good piece…..it is always good to write it how you feel….gaps you do not need to worry about…you have to write how you feel and what is important to you…..it’s more than fine
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you so much :)
ANNIESUNSHINE

Nice piece of work
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you
Boo Daily

Awesome piece of writing….. excellent flow and depth…!
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you very much :)
Carambooge

Inspirational writing painful and emotional the best kind of writing – thanks
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you so very much :)
wingsoffire

This is so passionate and you can feel the writer’s pain with each word. Amazing poetry!
Alison Pearce replied

Thank you so much :)