A Crafted Skeleton with Chisled Bones

I cant carry your bones and my own
But I will because it hurts more to be alone
What you think of me is my view of myself
You design my skeleton not me or anyone else

Now that I no longer carry your bones 
I hate myself wherever I go
When I look in the mirror I am haunted by my own skeleton
Disgusted by the bones you depicted that I am forced to live in

You discarded all the parts of my skeleton worth keeping
Now I understand my well being was not what you were seeking
I am now living with a crafted skeleton and chiseled bones
And your words will never leave me alone
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Kitchin Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Alexa, a well penned poem. We are our own person but also a product of our past. Not everyone's opinion of us is accurate as well.
Agustin Avatar
July 29, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Domenicone Avatar
August 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Aww thanks for your kind words!! I love that verse.
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
July 28, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Bones when read have many stories to tell. They are changed as we change not by what someone else leaves on them.
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