Haunted

Lily_

I'm screaming at the sky
I'm staring down the world
You know I couldn't stay
I'm not your girl

Cuts and bruises - people stare
I wish they would look away
But it doesn't even come close
to the psychological warfare

 

The stereo turned up too high
So the neighbors couldn't hear
A strong blow to the forehead
But I don't care
Because I cant feel

My vision stained red
There's a ringing in my ear
I just want to runaway
But I'm ruled by fear

So instead I stay up all night
Try to convince myself I'm alright
Even when I cant see you
I know you're still here

Your shadow follows me at dawn
But he's darkest at noon
I fear you when you fade
So I hide under the light of the moon

But still- You turn the record on 
and I can hear our old song
I try tune you out
but now I'm dancing
with your ghost



  • Author: Silk (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 30th, 2021 16:38
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 34
  • Users favorite of this poem: Saxon Crow, L. B. Mek
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  • Goldfinch60

    Any sort of abuse both physical and mental must be stopped. If there is love there why is abuse there as well.
    Very emotive write Lily.

    Andy

  • Saxon Crow

    Ouch. What a frank and realistic poem Lily. It cuts to the core

  • Doggerel Dave

    You got out but obsessive thoughts and dreams plague you?
    They more then likely will diminish over time with distractions resulting from your new life. If not - seek professional help.
    In the meantime you have provided us with a well crafted work which brings to the fore the topic of domestic violence.

  • L. B. Mek

    'But it doesn't even come close
    to the psychological warfare

    The stereo turned up too high
    So the neighbors couldn't hear
    A strong blow to the forehead
    But I don't care
    Because I cant feel'..
    its, simply a joy to read the veracity of truth
    imbued in your words, dear Poet
    so relatable and accessible, a great read!



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