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Writer's Workshop: Scarred

She raises her arms to the setting sun,
Noticing once again the mark.
She never thought that it would be so bad,
Her constant reminder of the dark.

That time her heart could take no more
That time her head had said enough
To stop the pain, she knew inside
She had to force the knife so rough.

Without due course or circumstance,
This scar would be in vain.
But due to a bleeding heart so raw,
This girl has no more pain.




Mama's Losin' It

Comments

Lovely poem. So succinct. I think it's a story that must be told. I just posted about my own personal experiences with this a few days ago.
Sadia said…
Beautiful, and stark in words and subject.

Been there.
Farah Jasmine said…
I've been there. What's worst about those scars are their reminder that at one point we were so desperate to stop hurting that we only hurt ourselves.
Anonymous said…
What a tough poem to read! But so important to have read!
Anonymous said…
You did a great job with this poem. I think many of us can relate to the subject.
Anonymous said…
What a beautiful, poignant poem.
Nichole said…
Wow...you've given me the chills with this poem.
Beautiful, yet so painful.