Take the edge off

Poetic25

If only-
you could really see
the journey I’ve had,
to take with me.

Exploring depths you
couldn’t measure;
to sift the ruin
from the treasure.

I broke-
the seal of my
painful chest,
and opened up
my harrowed quest.

The gems-
I held were cracked
and flawed;
but searching on I
found this sword.

This sword-
was struck with
hands of sin;
ones belonging to,
my next of kin!

Gentle-
with time I
nurtured its blade;
cleansed the stains
from wounds you’d made!

This process-
took time and,
cut me deep.
But now this sword
is mine to keep.

The scars-
I bear may never
show, but in my heart;
your shame will glow.

Now!

that this sword
of your sin; is mine,
I’ll slice the memories
over time.

This sword-
is my strength,
forever more.

I’ve cut the diamond-
from your
flaw!

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Comments3

  • Lorna

    Good imaging - I liked!

    • Poetic25

      thank you Lorna for reading and your nice comments

      Michael 🙂

    • Dallmandaisies

      I LOVE this!!!

      • Poetic25

        Thank you Dallmandaisies for reading and your lovely comment

        Michael 🙂

      • Violet bluebell( used to be yellow rose)

        really love this ! 🙂 the idea of you hurt and pain being like broken gems in a chest. the sword is your way to cleanse the stains.. it is your weapon of strength , your way to conquer and heal .. enjoyed reading this ... another briilliant piece of writing from you , i love reading your work

        • Poetic25

          Thank you yellowrose

          That's a really nice compliment, and very much appreciated. Yes it certainly is about ones 'inner strengths' and seeking out what lays beneath 🙂
          Thank you again
          Michael 🙂



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