Betrayal in a Nutshell

(The Great Mountains)

By

Lili Dauphin

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First published by Miraquest 4/15/2008

Betrayal in a Nutshell (The Great Mountains) by Lili Dauphin © 2008

ISBN: 978-0-9748329-4-4

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Dauphin, Lili Betrayal in a Nutshell

1) Spiritual life
2) Spiritual poetry
3) Motivational I title

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Betrayal in a Nutshell
(The Great Mountains)
The past may be an intricate part of me
But I need not let it crucify me

- Lili Dauphin
 What is it like to be betrayed
By someone whom you trust?
First you’re in denial then dismayed
Then, emotions begin their thrust

1
 You cannot eat, sleep or drink
Because of the pain inside
Your mind will start to slowly sink
You will want to run and hide

2
You will cry, cry, cry, cry and cry
Until you run out of tears
Your eyes get totally dry
As you’re shaking with fears

3
Your heart will feel very sad
And you will wonder why
Your spirit will feel so bad
That you would want to die

4
 You will become so skinny
Your friends would want your diet plan
Your rapid weight loss may face scrutiny
By others in your clan

5
 You’ll end up at work in your pajamas
Wondering why others look at you funny
You’ll cry for your mamas
Who will think you’re crazy

6
Your dog will take you to the pound
And wish you’d stay forever
She’d dislike the way you sound
And reply to you “whatever”

7
Your boss will mistake your face
For that of his mother-in-law
Your facial grimace
Will hold us all in awe

8
 You‘ll find yourself on the moon
Wondering how you got there
You’ll think you’re on your honeymoon
In fact, you could be anywhere

9
 You will take a trip to the store
In your birthday suit
Leaving your reputation at the door
You’ll soon realize your mind is left en route

10
 You will become so astonished
You’ll forget your only name
Old memories leave you admonished
And new ones shape your shame

11
 You may blame your mother
For your frustration
Then you’ll forgive her
And blame her again for her objection

12
 In fact, you’ll blame everyone
Dead, dying or alive
Your attitude will take a new tone
One that may affect anyone

13
 Especially those you know
It’s just your way
Of dealing with such pain inflow
Sometimes, you may not even have a say

14
You will lose your ability to think
You will feel woozy
Now that hope is on the blink
And life becomes a frenzy

15
 You will feel as though
A storm has taken over your soul
It will move very slow
With mayhem as a goal

16
 You will become very sensitive
Because of the impact on your ego
You will appear quite pensive
Reeling from vertigo

17
 Your so-called friends
May very well know
And circulate your pain in the wind
With gossips and rumors to follow

18
You’re usually the last to know anyway
So, don’t feel bad if you’re not told
Who would admit to a foray
Where everything is cold?

19
You will swim in turbulent glee
While reality flip into fantasy
You’ll want to climb a high tree
To save your privacy

20
Most people who are betrayed
Don’t want others to know
They would rather hide away
To recover from the blow

21
 You will feel as small as a pea
And as ashamed as an urn
Your self-esteem might request a fee
With no agreement to return

22
 But you have to believe
That you’re good enough
In yourself, you must believe
Even when things are tough

23
 You may become hollow
While you work through your emotions
You might look mellow
To different people and different devotions

24
 You may lose trust in others
Thinking they’re all the same
With all their bad bold feathers
Playing the same game

25
 You will put up a wall
Judging others might happen in a rush
Because of your fear to fall
As you fight against the crush

26
At times, your strength will engage
With courage to be found
As the world becomes a stage
With music in the round

27
But, a new sound may be only temporary
Soon to leave your head
The voice of ever symphony
That deserts your heart instead

28
 You might become crazy
I am not trying to scare you
Your head will be so hazy
Sucking in the dew

29
 The emotional strain
May send your body into shock
You’ll experience physical pain
That will make you rock

30
 There will be headaches
Indigestion, heart palpitation
Unending quakes
And ceaseless agitation

31
 Your spirit may take a break from you
To leave you time with yourself
You may still be alone with how you do
Taken down, broken apart, set out on a shelf

32
 Move away from suffering
Stay away from suddenly feeling great
Pay attention to the living
With short lives that wait

33
Rest your mind in a quiet place
Serenity is good reprieve
Compassion is a welcomed face
For what you must believe

34
 It’s so easy to lose your mind
But you may still win your best
Who could be so unkind
To you, the best of the rest?

35
 No one talks about betrayal
And I wonder why
Child, this is not a plan to delay all
Betrayal will make you fly

36
 I mean flying like a sorceress
Without the broom
Without the rest of forgiveness
With no mercy in her womb

37
 Nothing is more devastating to the spirit
Than a betrayal by one you trust so deep in your heart
This kind of pain forces you against
The innocence you were from the start

38
 Betrayal will leave behind
A pain that’s so excruciating
It will make your soul grind
Because the pain is so agonizing

39
Pain can lead to mental breakdown
Because the heart is so fragile
Be tough, so you won’t fall down
Take care of yourself meanwhile

40
Be very careful as you try to heal
You are very vulnerable now
What you are feeling is real
Just listen and don’t ask how

41
 Depression is a natural reaction to betrayal
It’s okay to feel the way you do
When all fails, your heart will always be loyal
It will tell you how to make it through

42
 You will put on a good show
Pretending that all is okay
Because you don’t want anyone to know
For fear they’ll have a say

43
 Meanwhile, you’ll swim in solitude
It’s your way of hiding the pain from everyone
But soon, you’ll have to change your attitude
And confide in someone

44
 Find a good friend
One who can provide support
And won’t offend
All you need now is genuine comfort

45
 When people notice a new you
Some will be amused
Many might feel for you
While others may be still confused

46
You’ll feel so sorry for yourself
And pretty soon
You might even blame yourself
Which is quite a popular tune

47
You’ll only hurt yourself by calling
You have enough to handle already
Just concentrate on your bawling
Addiction to others is a malady

48
 The person who hurt you
Has no capacity to care
What is missing in conscience
Can never bring to bear

49
 Please, don’t blame yourself
It’s not what you did or did not do
Instead, take care of yourself
That is the best you can do

50
 You’ll drive yourself crazy
Trying to find out why someone hurt you
It’s done because it’s easy
All you must do is take care of “you”

51
 There will be much pain inside
That you will not want to bear
Laughter and joy will be set aside
As loss gives way to despair

52
 You will feel dead inside
You will no longer appreciate your life
But, remember love is on your side
You should not succumb to strife

53
 Take some time to grieve
Things are no longer the same
Your heart is now under siege
You need not have shame

54
 You will feel empty spiritually
You must undertake an examination
Try to love yourself unconditionally
With all your best intention

55
Betrayal is like a death that creeps through your heart
Leaving you as helpless as a lost child in a field
It will feel like an angry wave inside your gentle heart
Ready to ravage you while refusing to yield

56
 Hold on to hope
You will love again some day
Loss is not the end of the rope
You will find a better way

57
Betrayal may cast upon you a shadow
But it’s also a great learning ground
One that will help you grow
And in time you will rebound

58
Out of challenges come great opportunities
All you have to do is open your heart
Life is a series of beautiful monotries
To see them through, you must do your part

59
 Be patient; it’s a long road
One that might do you much good
One that you may even need
To provide you with needed self-hood

60
 You might become a great poet
Or great writer or a great knight
You might think of adopting a pet
As you lay awake into the night

61
A newfound goal or career
Might be good for you
You must have no fear
Of becoming something new

62
 That new idea you’ve been putting off
Because you were too involved to try it
It’s time to show us what you’re made of
Reach for it you deserve it

63
 How about a good deed, done in charity
Doing good for others can rouse the spirit
And a great chance to escape familiarity
The soul, the heart, the mind will all benefit

64
 Life is too short and precious
Don’t dwell in sadness and pain
I must admit, life can be ferocious
But the sun can shine through the rain

65
 Look at the sunny side
Things happen for a reason
Life has a way to provide
The answer might be revealed soon

66
 Sooner or later you will know
Maybe it’s for your own protection
The one we love can sometimes be a great foe
Keep an open mind for your own satisfaction

67
 If you make it through this
You’ll make it through anything
Betrayal is more than mist
It is a black hole that sucks in everything

68
 You must stand firm
Or the pain will take over your life
And cause you to become infirm
In the face of this amazing strife

69
No matter what you are going through
I promise you that you can do it
You have more power than you know
Try and you’ll see it

70
Someone out there is waiting for you
With a heart open wide
Waiting and willing to care for you
Try it my child, love is on your side

71
 Don’t even think about getting even
Revenge is worthless and will hurt your soul
Your heart holds a beautiful heaven
Forgiving is your essential goal

72
 Please don’t hurt another
Because you have been hurt by someone
The innocent is not liable for pains by some other
Live for compassion

73
 Each time you hurt someone
You take a bite out of your own humanity
Be kind to everyone
Or you’ll contribute to your own malignity

74
 It’s okay to feel bad
But, it’s okay to let go
It’s okay to be sad
But you must release the foe

75
 Let go of the trauma
Because you deserve better
You don’t need the drama
Bad drama is litter

76
Again, forgiving is the best gift to yourself
Or you will never be able to heal
You must give this precious gift to yourself
See how good you’ll feel

77
 Just love yourself
Everything will fall into place
If you believe in yourself
You’ll find your own special space

78
 Patience is the cure
Goodness always wins
When the heart is pure
It’s only a matter of time

79
The Great Mountains

80
Let us begin with the first mountain

81
Awareness will give you guidance

82
Fortitude will shelter the rain

83
Determination will be your severance

84
Keep humility on your side

85
Love is where to begin

86
Patience will be your guide

87
Faith will make you a fountain

88
Once you make it to
the first mountain

89
Nothing will stop you

90
 You’ll make it to
all of the mountains

91
Where you will be new

92
Your life’s mission is accomplished

93
Your heart is wide open

94
Your soul is replenished

95
You embrace each exuberant season

96
That first of many is all mountains

97
How will you prepare yourself for the next big climb?

98
How will you protect yourself against the rains?

99
The first time is the best time

100
The sun always shines
behind the mountain

101
The greatest mountain can only be found in your heart

102
 The Great Mountains
Let us begin with the first mountain
Awareness will give you guidance
Fortitude will shelter the rain
Determination will be your severance

Keep humility on your side

Love is where to begin
Patience will be your guide
Faith will make you a fountain

Once you make it to the first mountain

Nothing will stop you
You’ll make it to all of the mountains
Where you will be new

Your life’s mission is accomplished

Your heart is wide open
Your soul is replenished
You embrace each exuberant season

That first of many is all mountains

How will you prepare yourself for the next big climb?
How will you protect yourself against the rains?
The first time is the best time
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