Ruined

Damaso

The habit
of hurting me.
I come back dirty,
empty,
peeled.
Is it my fault?

The shadow
that has accompanied me
for as long as I can remember.
Each blow
cracks the dome,
the inhabitants...

ruined by pain.

  • Author: Damaso (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 28th, 2025 07:17
  • Comment from author about the poem: The shadows threaten to ruin them all
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • sorenbarrett

    A deep message in this poem dark and foreboding it speaks to the doubt and questioning or ourselves that reside in all of us. Lovely

    • Damaso

      Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your words about threat and fear in the Shock Doctrine. Best regards.

    • nephilim56

      much enjoyed, thanks for sharing

      • Damaso

        Well, I'm very happy for your words. Thanks for stopping by. Best regards.

        • nephilim56

          most welcome

        • Tristan Robert Lange

          Indeed. I get this message to its core...personally. Thank you for this. 👏🌹

          • Damaso

            Thank you, my friend, for your words; they are very comforting. I'm glad there are people who understand. Best regards.

            • Tristan Robert Lange

              You are most welcome!

            • nephilim56

              a very good write, enjoyed

              • Damaso

                Thank you so much for stopping by. Again, best regards!

                • nephilim56

                  you are most welcome



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