The Strength to Walk Away

from Invisible Tattoos by Farida Momtaz

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‘The poems in this collection are an illustration of the hidden tattoos that have been etched along my skin and into my soul. Although invisible to others, they are a mesh of mental and emotional moments and memories. They are a testament of my survival, and more importantly a reflection of my growth. They are my silent voice…’

Invisible Tattoos is a collection of twelve distinctive poems that depict the beauty and darkness of the human experience through words…

Described as 'Poetic Stories,' each poem uses clever wordplay, thought provoking lyrics and a story-telling style, to explore a range of subject matters such as social inequality, the challenges of contemporary culture, and the timeless topics of love, heartbreak and inner conflict. The art of poetry is used to discuss history, politics, economy, culture and how this is intertwined with our identity. The poems are all accompanied by an individual analysis which explains the inspiration behind each bitter sweet story of human connection, struggle and spirit.

Invisible Tattoos is a book that will take you on an emotive roller coaster of highs and lows. Delving into the darker side of life and examining the complex world of emotions and encounters, this book provides a social commentary of the unheard voices of multi-cultural society, while touching on the subjects that make us all human and unlike anything else on this planet. This unique collection of poems will undoubtedly leave an imprint on your mind... ... more

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lyrics

I need to find the strength to walk away...
I should’ve known that the decisions that I made would return to haunt me...
My weakness kept me there
My necessity to be loved was overpowering
Failing seemed like an inconceivable option
Suffering from the deadly sin of pride I refused to give in, refused to be mistaken...
My weakness kept me there; and now I’m striving to find the strength to walk away...

This condition is destructive...
With each day that elapses I despise myself more
You are like a fixation that I’m constraining myself to ignore...
As the intensity of my desire for you dawns on me
I am already drowning in your abyss...
Imprudent me; I always knew my devotion was a hit and miss!
The longer it continues, the more complicated it becomes...
The further it develops, the less effective the cure...
The more I love you, the deeper I’m distressed...
And now I’m struggling to find the strength to walk away...

Oh foolish me, I have no one to blame but myself!
Too proud to give up, too conceited to give in!
So in the end the person that I damage the most is I
And now I’m trying to find the strength to walk away...

You’re just no good for me; exhausting my emotions, embezzling every part of me!
You love me, abandon me and then exhibit the pain for everyone to see!
Now I need to find the strength to walk away...

I stare at my reflection and it imitates my love for you...
My sorrowful love with which anything for you I would do...
They say that the decisions that you make return to haunt you
Well you are embedded in my dreams...
My weakness kept me there...
But my strength will help me to walk away...

credits

from Invisible Tattoos, released October 23, 2016
Written by: Farida Momtaz
Performed by: Farida Momtaz
Music by: Farida Momtaz
Audio Engineer: PGM Express
Produced by: Farida Momtaz