Casualty of Words

dark_energy

His loaded words puncture my skull on impact,

Dismembered thoughts scatter, brain no longer intact,

a gaping wound bleeds out the last drops of my dignity,

Collapsed pride releases air, no words, humility, 

Pressure builds in the outer layers of my shame,

Self-loathing starts to swell as I accept the haemorrhage of blame,

He loads another word, aiming straight at my heart,

Pieces of regret fly as the flesh is blown apart, 

Pain radiates from my ruptured misery and grief, 

No medication could give me much needed emotion relief, 

Losing my balance I land in a pathetic heap,

Reaching for a lifeline but the wounds are fatally deep, 

He closes his mouth, weapon finally in the holster,

With my last breath I fire a round, clipping his shoulder,

He stumbles from the shock, clutching his wounded ego,

How could this monster once upon a time have been my hero?

A seizure racks my body, disappointment set it off,

Falling into a feelings-induced coma, at my stupidity I scoff...

  • Author: dark_energy (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 10th, 2017 06:46
  • Comment from author about the poem: Written on a whim... words have power, dodge the bullsh*t aimed at you
  • Category: Unclassified
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Comments2

  • Louis Gibbs

    A fine portrayal of the damaging power of words. Well done, d-e!

    • dark_energy

      Thank you very much:D

    • Hopey_xx

      I really felt the strength and power in this. I love the picture too..Great job!



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