Margaret Gillen

Freezywater, Enfield, UK

I was born 26th October 1971 in London. I work as an Insurance Broker in London. However, I would like to become more involved with my poetry. Poetry reflects the way I feel and the experiences I have encountered. I have just recently separated from my husband of which has inspired my emotions further to create more depth to my poetry. I am now living in England with my new partner Nick Georgiou who has brought unconditional happiness into my life which will be reflected in future poetry I may write. May my poetry bring depth and understanding to our own emotions for there is always light at the end of the tunnel.


Broken Vowels

How can I begin to walk alone again,
How can I begin to face the truth ahead,
How can I begin to sing a happy song,
Do I belong , Do I belong.

Loveless in my home, sadness in my eyes
Helpless to myself, no more yours and mine,
Distant in time, unfocused on my life,
Do I belong, do I belong.

How can I begin to look for love again,
How can I begin to think of happiness
How can I begin to hold my head high,
Do I belong, Do I belong.

Tears I must wipe dry, all this sooner I shall hide
Then I can begin, to fight this war inside
Endlessly I'll fight, a comfort I must find
Do I belong, I do belong.

Untold Truths

Unaware are those, close to my heart,
My thoughts, my fears, my feelings apart,
Unable to give, show affection within,
Forever in thought, forever in sin.

Changes in mind, confusions I hide,
Unsure, uncertain, disbelieving at times.
Afraid of the truth, blinded by signs,
Forever in thought, forever denial.

Overcome by stress, anxiety and strain
Will soon fade away, your face to see again.
Kindness in your eyes, comfort in your smile,
Forever in thought, forever be mine.

Treasures are hidden, sins are forgiven,
Love is blind, feelings denied,
Prayers to pray, our souls to be saved
Forever in thought, forever insane.

All poems Copyright © 1997 Margaret Gillen. All rights reserved.