Bloody Cloak

She has been keeping it in,
Hard as it has been,
The sword she wields against those tearing her apart,
The cloak she uses to keep warm against the cold attacks.

She’s been keeping it safe and reassuring herself,
A reminder that no matter what they say she’s not someone else,
Her most priced and most valued fortune,
One she handled with utmost caution.

In darkness and cold you appeared,
Along with what she most feared.
Without thought or remorse you ripped her cloak off,
Even as she tried defending in fear and shock.

You took her fortune, feeling no rue
Took her dignity and ran her through.
Left her in the mud dejected and bitter,
I’ve never seen sweet and innocence leave any faster.

Up she stood feeling the blood seep and flow,
But, she will never let it show.
Gently, she cleaned up and wore a smile,
Wondering why the world was so hostile.
She promised to only cry when she’s alone,
She’ll only portray the image of a Queen on throne.

She never imagined the first time will be so cruel,
But she’ll always wear her smile like the perfect jewel

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16 responses to “Bloody Cloak”

  1. DaniRay avatar
    DaniRay

    Nice one dear 💖💖

    Liked by 1 person

  2. Anonymous avatar
    Anonymous

    Damn, you’re good💯

    Liked by 1 person

  3. Dennis avatar
    Dennis

    Tears dropped outta my eyes as I read this… A master piece my dear… 🥰🥺

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Obims Nikki avatar

      Thanks darling.

      Like

  4. Jezz avatar
    Jezz

    This is a very relatable piece.. Big kudos

    Liked by 1 person

  5. Legalize Joyce avatar
    Legalize Joyce

    It’s was so real I forgot it’s was a poem

    I love the poem, the emotions are so strong.
    Well done dear 👍👍

    Liked by 1 person

  6. Don Ziko avatar
    Don Ziko

    Nice one Nikki ❤️❤️

    Liked by 1 person

  7. Daniel wisdom avatar
    Daniel wisdom

    Nice write up there, I felt it even though I’m a male.
    Keep it up dearie.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Debbie avatar
      Debbie

      Lovely. Keep it up.👍

      Liked by 1 person

  8. Micaiah avatar
    Micaiah

    Wow a nice piece of poetry work

    Liked by 1 person

  9. DC SAINT avatar
    DC SAINT

    Sad, though Encouraging. It best describes the mood of anyone who’ve experienced the year 2020. This has lifted up my spirit, to face the world with a smile, and with courage. I love it. Thank you dear for this one.

    Liked by 1 person

  10. felixfloki avatar

    I can feel the pain. In the words

    Like

  11. felixfloki avatar

    I can feel the pain in the words, you killed it

    Liked by 1 person

  12. ajhouseofpoetry avatar

    Interesting. A simple and engaging subject matter. Keeping growing.

    Like

  13. Greyc avatar
    Greyc

    So many mixed emotions here
    It portays the pain we hide behind the smile.
    Good one dear 👍👍

    Liked by 1 person

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