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This poem is about someone that has loved another person, even though it was wrong in the eyes of society. She has done what she thought she must, even though it caused her great heartache in the end. And after all is done and said, she still loves this man.

Just trying to get past this moment, and understand all of it a little better.

What Do They Know

by Tima Chavis

I face the world with a smile, no one knows what is hid inside.
They see only happiness, they cant see the tears I've cried.
When I am alone I hurt, because here I do it well.
In front of all the watchful eyes my heaven turns to hell.
The judge and jury awaits me, everyone has a say.
In a life that hangs suspended for yet another day.
Who are they to judge if what I have done is right or wrong?
In the end I gave him up, but inside still sing his song.
I don't know how to find the strength I thought I had.
If only I could play tough it wouldn't be so bad.
They say that life goes on and someday I'll smile again.
But, how do they know my pain without being where I've been?
I've traveled so far from home, and can't find my way back.
Somewhere along the way I must have jumped the track.
I saw him just today and his smile is still the same.
He looked at me so sweetly, but never spoke my name.
I wonder if he remembers me, It hasn't been that long.
He may have forgotten me, but I still sing his song.

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Visitor Comments (from the Voting form)

Monya

Wow. this is one poem I read that directly relates to what I've experienced once. You got it directly on the point. You wrote it well. Thank you. : )

Michelle

This is beautiful, and says it all. I undertand your pain all too well! How can my life be like heaven, if my heart feel's like it is in hell?? I am grateful for your peom, on this very sad day. for I to, "gave him up!"

Fatos

Hi there. Just like to say that the poeme its fantastico!

audrey

hi i loved this one, its sounds like it was written for me, im inlove with a man i didnt want to be, but its happened and i can control it, he is in the royal navy, we had a little tiff, and i dont know if he will ever get intouch again, time will tell.

doug

wow do u no what u have here. i wright poetry. i print out ones i like but i have neaver made any comments on them. this one stoped me in my tracks. i will half to wright a pome on this theam

Izzy

i know exactly how you feel i'm going through that right now. sucks, doesnt it? ay least you share your feelings, unlike me, I just go around pretending i hate the guy. NE wayz. I absoluetly loved your poem!

David

This is a great poem. Excellent work.

Donna

i love this one. it's awesome,and i can remember feeling like this some 2 years ago. it's funny(or not so funny)how you never forget a feeling like being rejected,but sometimes you lie to yourself and start to believe you're perfectly fine(then you remember):/

Chelsey

I feel your pain in this poem. Trust me Im in the same boat.

Icysis

This poem is absolutely beautiful, because it came from the heart and from something in which you felt and thats what inspired you. this is the best poem I have read by far.

Victoria

I LOVED THIS POEM

marlana

this poem is nice it's just the one i was look for this is also the best one on the page .

Kristie Marie

this is whta ive been looking for. it explains my life. i have dated this guy for two years and all the sudden he didnt love me any more i wasnt worth loving but i still cry every night for 3 months and it still hurts. he looks at me but he hasnt said a word since that day. i still love him so much but he doesnt remeber me or that once we loved one another together! this poem is like a 100 in my book!

joey

this is a great poem. it may seem like i dont really understand but i do. the same thing happend to me . i tried to hold on, but it just made my life horrible. just move on and your life will be okay, just like me

Victor Winston

I keep coming back to this.

Victor Winston

This really touched me. Thank you. Victor

Emmalee

This is a true poem it has the feelings people do feel in life with the pressure and haters but never let the one you love go it hurts to bad to think that was your true love and you just let him go because of the people around you.

Hannah

I really like this poem. I have just gone through this exact thing and it helped me realize i am not alone. I dont know if the situations were the same but they seem as if they are. I wish that no one will ever have to feel the pain as when you stand in court, trying to stand up for the one that has helped you the most.

KIM

I LOVE THIS POEM I WOULD GIVE IT A 10 THIS IS WAT I THINK AND WAT IM GOING THROUGH SO WAT TO GO ON A GREAT POEM

mary

This poem seems like it was wrote just for me I've just recently broke up with my boyfriend because he was playing me with three other girls but I love him with all my heart yet he dont love me the same I know in my heart that he do love me but i just cant be with him cause I also know that he wont do right so i had to let him go but "I still sing his song" in side me.

Love

hey there! i love it love it love it! i hate how people are always telling me just to get over it and move on, but how can they say that if they dont know how it feels! well i love your poem! Awesome job! keep writting!

maisie

i really like the poem. why? b'coz i can relate myself to the who wrote it. its just that we went at the same situation.

juana

It's a very nice poem

samantha

I loved this poem! I understand how it feels to hide behind a mask and then wanting to cry as soon as i'm alone,

latonya

that was a great poem i really enjoy reading it he has a great mind in i feel that she or he thinks alot about this world and things around it

Mata

I AM IN DRAMA AND WE HAVE TO PICK A POEM TO RED TO THE WHOLE CLASS ADN I PICK THIS ONE. BECAUSE IT REMINDS ME OF A PERSON THAT I USE TO KNOW. SO I REALLY REALLY LIKE THIS POEM SO MUCH. GOOD JOB.

Epiphany

Can I ask you why society found it wrong to be dating him? I am wondering because I had an amazing relationship with someone who I was in love with and "society" in its own corrupt way tore us apart! Can I hear your story?

diwata

nice, thanks!

Dani

So Similar am I. It has been 8 months and I still have not forgotten. Love this one! Thank You!

artencia

Hey I really like your poem it's sweet

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