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This poem was conceived after a glimpse at my reflection, and after a tumultuous few months of my life. It seemed to be somewhat of a realization when I looked at myself and saw how much I had changed because of this man. It is a poem of desperation for the better parts of the past, and it is also a poem about trying to find the strength to know myself again.

For Sean

I caught a
glimpse of myself
as I opened my
car door
yesterday

a face
I don't really
know
stared back at me

it looked eighty

bitter eyes
sharp lines in my
skin

a girl raped of her
innocence
I suppose

you know it's been
millions of years
since I've talked to you

I feel like you
died

let me feel the snow again
before I had to
sever you
from my side

let me hold your hand
the simplest things that
haunt me

let me pretend that
I don't really know the
truth

or better yet

let me
remember
the girl
under my skin
you
took away

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vc
good ppoems
Carmen
i was going thru the poems according to my situation and suddenly i saw 'For Sean' so i took a look because my first love was sean. and i like the poem very much. thanks jenawin!
codie
hey dont ever let no man bring you down and keep you head up
cami
I really loved it also I feel you I wish they could feel what they do to us I'm releaved to know I'm not the only one out there you touched me!
memory
great poem and keep writing
kayla
I always read poems. Every time i git on the internet, i always read them but nothing like this one. I liked this one so much that i cryed becuz i felt the same cuz i had a friend that got raped and killed bye i thought a realy good friend to me but he used me to git to her and hurt her and now every day im liveing with it cuz i fill like its all my falt. sry if i talked to long but i never read such a meaningful poem like this. good job it touched me and made me cry GREAT JOB!
christy
i loved this poem because it is like it relates to me in a past life or something and i dont even know why---genius
Saysha
Very good and passionate great job
Gina
Your verse about the simplest things, like holding his hand, expressed the thoughts haunting me right now. Keep writing. you have a talent.
Elizabeth
that was wonderful and it really touched my heart i went through the same thing and god only know it hurts but keep praying and ask for help thank you elizabeth
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AWESOME
Reina
too sad, but too good
rosanna
This poem was amazing. I have been flipping through hundreds and I stopped at this one. It is beautifully written, and as I am a writer myself, I can see that you meant every word. Well done
Alison
I really enjoyed this poem. You are very talented, I hope to read more of your stuff in the future.
taylor
i reely like this one
lisa
very deep
Ashlea
I think that in the catigory witch I found this poem it was the best one. I just thought I would let you know. mayB its because I can relate!
Emily
They say misery loves company. I believe it! I came online tonite to see what poems I could find to console my broken heart. I was thinking of my first love: Sean. When I saw For Sean. my heart sunk. I read your beautiful poem, and felt ur words so deeply. Thank you.
Amber
I feel this poem. Your style of writing is really unique. I read two of your other poems and they follow a similar format to this one. You are a good poet!
Chasity
Hey! Great Job! I Loved your poem it reminded of my past relationship with the guy I once knew. I'm sitting here crying while reading it because it's so sad!
Raven
Awww. So sad. and thw words re well picked and written ^-^
Telly
This poem is simply AWESOMELY BEAUTIFUL. This poem really touched me as i read it as i can also relate to it. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
Corina
touching -- I loved it
gin
says it all.
kim
isn't it truth. if only we could get back what we lost or go back to who we were. helpful to know i'm not alone. thank you
Nathalie
I feel you on this one. It's so deep and so true. I loved it!
kutty
Beautiful!
stefani
i really liked the poem alot. It reminds me of my past relationship with a guy. Good job
Thuy
That is really awesome! After reading it, I can feel your pain mentally. It is soooo sad. Keep up the good work.
Katie
Your writing in 1 word 3 syllables. OUTSTANDING! This is a beautiful poem as are all of jenawin's. I am a big fan. keep writing, I think you'll go far. :)
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