Deliver Me

by Christina Leigh Peterman - Leo

Deliver me
From today,
From tomorrow,
From yesterday.
Deliver me
From love,
From hate.
Deliver me
From fear,
From anger,
From happiness,
From sorrow.
Deliver me
From reality,
From existance.
Deliver me
From blame,
From pity.
Deliver me 
From life,
From death.
Deliver me
From you,
From them,
From myself.
Deliver me
From wealth,
From poverty.
Deliver me
From here.
Deliver me 
From the tears.
Tears of pain,
Tears of desolation,
Tears of confusion.
Deliver me.

Reason for writing:

    Written as a teenager after a life altering experience and not being able to turn to anyone.    

Birth sign: Leo
Date created: 1999-02-26 12:37:02
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:40:57
Poem ID: 51940

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