PTSD 2

Tony36

A simple walk in the woods

Is a problem for me

I constantly think there is 

Someone hiding  behind the

Trees

Bushes

Rock piles

Or hiding in every riverbed 

 

I know these thoughts

Are just flashbacks

I know these thoughts 

Are not real

Part of me however

Want to lash out

At every ghost I see 

The memories

The pain

Still run fresh 

 

People tell me 

The war is over

Maybe so

But

Mentally 

Emotionally 

Those scares will never 

Truly heal

Those scares will

Always hunt me

  • Author: Tony36 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 19th, 2016 06:57
  • Comment from author about the poem: This is the second poem based on conversations I've had with military soldiers who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • BRIAN & ANGELA

    Problem is TONY ~ The experiences one has in a WAR ZONE can never be eradicated. And the WW2 Vets in the UK ~ tell me they haunt the 24/7 and for ever. One neighbour said when he helped his mate to stand up he split in two and died on the spot. YOU NEVER FORGET SOMETHING LIKE THAT ! Can you do me a favour DARK SUN has written a Fusion Poem ~ can you add a Stanza to encourage her ? Thanks BRIAN

  • Tony36

    Thank you, and I'll take a look at it



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