The hitting of the table
graduated to my face
Swelling after swelling,
and bruises that never healed
Marks on my neck,
how could wear a tank top?
His words crushed every bit of life
He barks,
so loud my eardrums trembled
His barks,
they turned to bites
My back he hacked-
leaning was a luxury I couldn’t afford
leaning on you was a wish I hoped for
My pen bled but my heart flamed with anger
so sad songs was all I wrote
He is a psycho,
in my pain he rejoiced
He was my bully
***
Dogs dark, rains fall
dogs get tired,
rain ceases
wishes are granted,
I’m glad you came so I can lean on you
*****
Written in response to https://dversepoets.com/2021/10/12/poetics-from-a-place-of-pain/ hosted by https://dversepoets.com/author/experimentsinfiction/ Ingrid
Nice poem, I really enjoyed reading this! Thanks for sharing!
Feel free to read some of my blogs 🙂
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will do, and thank you
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This is such a moving and powerfully-written poem. ‘My pen bled but my heart flamed with anger’ – such a strong image. I am pleased you made it out the other side.
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its so brighter now
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Words hurt, and those who think otherwise like in that childhood jingle, know something I don’t. Impeccability of the word: it’s important (Don Ruiz, author of the 4 Agreements)
Thanks for the poem. Lovely.
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you are welcome.. words truly hurt. .insult abuse
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Oof. Well-written, but what an awful situation
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so awful to be on the receiving end of bullying
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It does sound awful. If this poem is based on actual experience, I hope you’re in a better situation now ❤
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I am okay now
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Whew!! Very powerful!
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thanks
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Your poems are always heavy. Very good ayieko 🙂
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thanks for reading them
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Welcome 🙂
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So much hurt and torment. It can be crushing. Wish for strength and support. 🙂
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thanks Terveen
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I so despise bullies. Here’s hoping you are in a better place now.
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I am
bullies are the worse
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