Mst (Betrayal Within) Poem by Amy Kapost

Mst (Betrayal Within)

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What does betrayal mean to you?
Dishonesty, disloyalty or just plain deception?
But how can something so complex be described in just one word?
One night that all it takes, one lousy bad decision, and suddenly years later, you're still facing your conviction.
Convicted of the crime of rape, only thing is you're the victim,
but somehow it got turned around and now it's facing your direction.
Do you face it or back down? If only I knew then what I know now…

One night that leads to a lifetime that strips your identity and dignity.
And happiness? No, that no longer exists in me.
Exiled into a world where you lose your soul and inner essence.
Leaving you with nothing but the regret of your existence.

Saturday, March 17, 2018
Topic(s) of this poem: anxiety,army,betrayal,depression,military,sad,sadness,trauma
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
Poetic Expression addressing MST (Military Sexual Trauma)
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Chinedu Dike 19 March 2018

There are two aspects of betrayal, one is through errors of omission which is pardonable. The other is through errors of commission - a premeditated attempt to hurt which is beyond pardon. Your poem is an insightful piece, well articulated and nicely penned. A nice creation. Thanks for sharing Amy and do remain enriched.

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Jazib Kamalvi 18 March 2018

A good start with a nice poem, Amy K. You may like to read my poem, Love And Iust. Thank you.

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Frank Adie 17 March 2018

A exceptionally emotional piece. Thanks for sharing.

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Dr Antony Theodore 17 March 2018

Exiled into a world where you lose your soul and inner essence. Leaving you with nothing but the regret of your existence. yes young days. are dangerous days where we fall miserably...... infatuation, romance. the so called love. thank you for this poem which reminds the reader to be careful with oneself.......... thank you dear poetess. tony

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