A Bruise

A BRUISE A bruise, tender soft sounding word, under which, pain can hide, Abused one said, “ Oh, that’s nothing,” see bruise … and know she lied. Agree some bruises, not nothing, can’t see so faint and small. Not even under the bright light, from lampshade … in the hall But we are discussing abuse, expensive bruise to hide. Type expensive cosmetics can’t, cover pain … or their pride. A bruise is not a loving lick, what narcissist, might say. Abuser just prays to God, that he will … just go away. Aug. 31, 2023 CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST SPONSOR: SOTTO POET

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Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 9/2/2023 7:33:00 PM

Anne-Lise, so glad I'm getting to know you. Thanks for your comments, this was a 10 min.figment of my imagination. Only one entry spot was left. So surprised I placed. Thrilled I did, under the circumstances. Thanks again.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/2/2023 10:52:00 AM

- I have seen really ugly bruises ... but, it was always : "nothing" (a man who beats his wife ... is not a man ) - Congratulations on your win Barbara, and thanks for the congratulations on my poem :) - hugs

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 9/2/2023 7:36:00 PM

Please -----Go see my reply to you written in the wrong place,

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 9/2/2023 7:57:00 AM

Abuse is a serious matter dear poet, we have all felt the lick of it at one point or other in our lives, some of us grew tougher and vowed to do better, others succumbed in falling it its awful clutches. A very deep and valuable poem, that speaks volumes dear B, congrats on your win, Be braver than the stars of night, bolder than the sun, xo

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 9/2/2023 7:40:00 PM

Mystic Rose, love you're comment! I've ask other poets if I could use their comments in book I am trying to finish and self publish. They sent soup mail Yes! hope get permission from you too. Thank you so very much for great comment.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/1/2023 4:22:00 PM

I love the way you did this. I wrote also on abuse and scored low. Wish I had done it more like your wsy

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 9/2/2023 7:44:00 PM

Andrea, I enjoyed your poem. Their was one spot left on contest, and less than hour left. I've never written any thing in 10-15 min. I was shocked I placed. I always admire everything you do, my dear friend. Where are you from?