Hiding the truth so well
yet aching to be set free.
The pain and heartache
that comes with keeping a secret,
one you know will tear her apart.
The emotions become overwhelming,
as the guilt increases within your mind.
Frustration rises with every second,
as you tremble and pace the room.
You search and ponder continuously,
throughout the night for the right words.
You try to ignore the excuses,
as they eat up every idea that comes.
Images of what she will look like,
the tears that will stream down her face.
All of the pain that she will experience
as her world comes crashing down upon her,
all because of your selfish heart.
I'm sorry I never meant to hurt you
won't calm her down and make her understand,
for the pain will never subside within.
Anger and sadness will envelope the room
as her fragile and tender heart breaks,
while you hold it in your hands.
A contest entry
- Give me your best by SweetKay.
380 points, ended November 13, 2007, 13 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Silence by Lislaine.
600 points, ended October 16, 34 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Friends, I appreciate your comments and review on this write. However, please do not add my name to your comments due to the contest rules. Thank you very much!
Comments
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beautiful!! excellent poem.
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awesome
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Wow so thats how guys think when theyre guilty
this is a wonderful write. theres almost an arrogance assuming he has the power to break her heart so easily like its glass too, hmmm fascinating. good luck in the contest 
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Waw this is really amazing! I loved it so much...
Goodluck for my contest!!
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wow, that was a very strong work full of emotion.You are a very talented writer.I could feel the anguish of the man and the heartbreak to come for the girl.It was very interesting to see what the guy was thinking before he said anything to her.Very nice poem.
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I could read your work all day long... again very powerful indeed my friend, emotional yes but totally understand,
Selfexpressive
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Wow... this is fantastic, just like your other writes!
I love your work!
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Very good indeed! It shows a wide range of emotions and captures the readers attention from the start. I especially like the way you describe his guilt but you also show he does have some compassion as he does feel for her pain and tears. I look forward to reading more. Thanks for sharing this, I enjoyed the read!
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this is an amazing write it has depth and sadness
best of luck
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This drew my attention from the start, this is beautiful great remorse. Thank you for entering my contest and i wish you the best of luck! Keep up the great work!
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Wow!!!! This is incredibly intense! It saddens and angers me at the same time as I recall being in the womans shoes! Very well done!!!!
~DAWN~
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i think this poem deserves the silver award. it had alot of deapth and meanings. i felt really sad but in a kinda good way i liked it alot. your a fantastic poet. a great read.
love always
erica carnea
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congrats on silver! this really shows what the situation is like! It a lot of emotion in it! i liked this poem very much!
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Congrats on the silver! This is flawless! I was so consumed in the poem that I wasn't even looking for errors anyhow... you have captured the situation accurately and perceptively, painting a clear and emotional picture in the reader's mind. I felt like I was there!
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Well, you pretty much said it, didnt you? A very great description of what happens just before you have to tell someone something you really dont want to bring yourself to say. The emotion and description were both raw and real.
Well done!
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good poem
A very self effacing well written poem the emotions
certainly grab you as he torments himself with guilt
and the dilemma of revealing or keeping his secret
I enjoyed reading it very much.also Many Thanks for your kind comments on "Blue Eyes" when you have time
give "Little Girl" a Whirl you'l like it. George -
Wow. Jeremy. This pretty much says exactly what hiding a secret is like. It can be awful and overwhelming. Best to never hide secrets or even keep them if they have the possibility of causing damage to another life.
Well done here! Congrats on the cup!
Kelly
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You captured the devastation a nasty secret can have. Very well written and identifiable write. Thank you for entering the contest, good luck.
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whisper
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Excellent
First off.. let me congratulate you on your Silver Trophy win.
Well deserved.
WOW!!!!!!!
What a perfectly penned piece of poetry you have yourself here.
Well done.
Keep up with the great work.
Keep on penning.
Thank you so very much for sharing.
*S* Cynthia
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OMG!! I have tears in my eyes!! I love your last line "her fragile and tender heart breaks, while you hold it in your hands." This is soo true, I think that everyone can relate in some way to this write, secrets suck! However people have them, and they think that everything will be ok, no one will get hurt... But often times it is the opposite. People get hurt, I think that coming clean would repair alot of heartache as well as the headaches. Great write!!
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Ahhh yes this explains it well. I've been in this position before and it's no fun. But a necessary part of life, the break-up. If you think about it it is one thing that helps us move on and become better and more wise people I think, as most forms of heartache do. Great write, well done on the trophy, very cool
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wow you sound like you have experienced this.. you are a wonderful poet.
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a well deserved Trophy my friend. the mystery of holding back something that would hurt someone is painful. Great way you expressed it. Good luck on the next one buddy!!
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Wow your words are so sad and I can feel the emotion you have written them with. A great poem. Best of luck in the contest. You take care. Sandy
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hmmm. Very deep and from the heart. I see why you came away with a trophy.
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Thank so much for entering such a heartfelt piece. I really liked this one for I had to my ex gf when I was dating her that I found someone more interesting which was hard. This poem just speaks to me since I can somewhat relate. Thanks so much for entering and good luck.
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This is wonderful! could not get any better!
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Very insighful poem with power. You deserved silver!!
You keep a tension for the reader, who is wondering what that secret is... knowing, guessing... very fine work!
Wolfie
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All I can say is "Bravo!"
I can see why this won you a silver. It's just fantastic writing on a level I can aspire to. Bravo!! I've been so swamped with college lately that I barely find time to visit AP. I'm sure glad I came across this one.
Don
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Heartwrenching and remorseful, fantastic piece of work.Congratulations on the silver trophy...very deserving.
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So true
My message just erased it's self so there may be two. I think secrets melt our souls.
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I read this once before. I really can go along with your thought process with your words. You express the dificulty and emotion you are feeling very well. great write.
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this is so well written...it must be so hard to tell someone that will hurt thenm....wow...
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this is beautiful, but i have always loved your poetry its brillant,,,,,,
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beautiful!
this is beautiful. the emotional duel that you portray here is exquisitely illustrated. very nice work
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This is a very beautifully written piece. Usually, I don't make it all the way through poetry on this site (even my own, ha)... but I read this and wanted to read more. It flows well, and remains interesting throughout the entire piece. Well done. I will definitely be reading more of your stuff soon!
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Well penned. It's hard to give someone the truth knowing your going to break their heart. It's true....truth hurts. I felt I was the girl watching you fight this battle; A deep, sad emotion was evoked from this. Great work.
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Well felt
Anger and sadness will envelope the room. What a great line. I think we have all been through this at one time or another. Rather a breakup or some that you lost. Either way it is heartache no matter how you look at it. I also like the line as her fragile and tender heart breaks, while you hold it in your hands. Oh how we wish we could just take the pain away so that they won't be hurt. I have wanted many a times to do this but to no avail we learn with this. Keep up the good work. I enjoy reading your wonderful work. May your words keep floating like a swan on a lake.
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Beautiful
Amazing, you spoke from your heart with true emotion... Such a beautiful write painting quite the vivid image. Great job!
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WOW!
Vivid, intense, and achingly beautiful.
I love it!
I have known this guilt before, though the roles were quite reversed. I have also known this heartache. I think you described it exceptionally well.
Excellent poem!
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This is a very sweet and passionate poem and you did a marvelous job with putting this together. *wipes away a tear* Keep up the excellent job and I do so look forward to reading much more from you and thank you for everything you've helped me with. Congratulations for winning silver with this poem. It was well-deserved.
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powerful
this was very well written so painful for me too read brought back some painful times your an amazing gifted poet more power to you fantastic piece heartbreaking in so many ways.....tears...
from Tracey
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this is an awesome write. so much emotions I felt through out reading this poem. its amazing how secrets lead to heartbreak. you did a great job on this. congratulations on winning the silver.
kathy
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Silver trophy only? You should win gold!
Wow wow wow wow wow wow need I say anymore wows? This is a handsome and amazing write..wow..it's so good that if there were a 100 me ..we would all clap together like an audience for you...this poem is just so superb! The words...sad but just wow...totally powerful...it's striking...
Images of what she will look like,
the tears that will stream down her face.
All of the pain that she will experience
as her world comes crashing down upon her,
all because of your selfish heart.
this part is gorgeous...don't ask me why..it's just ..i can't even say why..just that when i read it..it makes me go "wow" a lot...i want to paste more of your work but i am afraid it'll make my comment TOO VERY LONG...so I am gonna end this comment by saying CONGRATS for winning silver...(I think you deserve more than that)...I hope to see more of your lovely writes in the future!
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very nice
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Wow..This is pure brilliance! I love it! So much emotion went into this..I'll have to say that I've been on both ends of this poem. And it does hurt either way.
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Very nice
From beginning to the end youkeep the reader enthralled with the feelings of the breaker, and anticipted feelings of the breakee. The buildup to that final moment no one wants to go through from either side. And youv'e done it well here,
Evan
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Beautiful....welcome to the finalists
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very good dude
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Sometimes it is hard to act when you know your actions are going to hurt someone...it is always best to be honest, but it doesn't make it any easier. I think you did very well capturing the feelings!
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this was very touching and sad, but a wonderful write! I like how you told the way she would react to telling her of the secret.
GBY
Silverbutterfly
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Wow jeremey, this is a wonderful poem. Im sure you already know that. Nice job!
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This was really heartbreaking dude. You did a great job writing this. I could picture it happening and it made me feel sad inside. Good luck in the contest. This is a great poem. You put all your emotions into it.
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As always my dear friend,a great read. Your emotions and tender heart still seep through even the most mean spirited poems. Great job my dear!
Love,
~Krys~
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a lil dificult to read....
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WOW
I like it!When i first start reading this I was like wow this is so good and expressive.Strong.Well written.Thanx for sharing.
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you know, you made my heart ache just reading it.
really.
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Darn it!! I always forget my clappy guys when I am trying to multi task.
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Okay... you almost have me in tears here. Talk about some powerful penning! This is simply exquisite. You have really outdone yourself here. This was a wonderful and powerful write, filled with so much emotion and depth. I loved it. Thank you for sharing your words with me and best wishes to you in the contest. Keep that quill dipped in ink and ever ready for use.
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I feel sorry for her...
...you gotta hurt her? just man up and tell her already! j.k. I hope this is just a imaginary situation you're writing about! good luck in the contest!
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Oh my this was deep.
Too close to home friend.
We never want to hurt the ones we love. Ever.
Great job here best of luck
Tory
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very powerful
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this expresses just what it is like to make a decision like this. We never want to hurt anyone but sometimes it happens... following the heart is never easy. Nice write my friend. Thank you for sharing.
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