They say the past can't hurt me
And so I wonder why it is
That my memories come with daggers
Scaring me with their ragged edges
As they, I, slice open scars
That have never had the chance to heal
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Author:
Dreamer (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: July 25th, 2023 15:30
- Comment from author about the poem: Ptsd and self-harm are a bitch. Be kind and gentle with yourself - you didn't deserve what happened to you and your body doesn't deserve to be punished for it
- Category: Reflection
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Comments2
Welcome
Keep writing
Begin healing
Raw and emotional
Looking forward to reading more from you
Memories with weapons that invade. How perfect the description that draws a reader in and feel and that is the pinnacle of this art. Thanks fot having bravery to share
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