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Flesh That Virtue Takes

The glass chatters, clanks, and shatters As it hits the ground But makes no sound The only thing heard is the Screams of pain As I get hit into the glass Blood everywhere Pain unbearable The ripping of flesh Cracking of bones Screams of pain Yet no one hears the screams No one to save me From this nightmare From that thing Evil and putrid Bragging of his virtue But he’s hurting me Ripping my skin Breaking my bones No one can hear my screams of pain Why can’t they hear me? Does virtue truly block others from seeing the torment before them? Does it make its followers so blind they cant see the bruises? Does it make its followers so deaf they can’t hear me begging for mercy?

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Robert Schatz

Date: 12/7/2023 6:49:00 PM

Wow! That's really powerful Hannah! It pulled me in from the start "chatters, clanks, and shatters"

Hannah Cherry
Date: 12/24/2023 3:11:00 PM

Thank you Robert!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/13/2023 7:35:00 AM

Heart wrenching writing! I feel it as I read it. Suffering is suffering! Congratulations on POTW!

Hannah Cherry
Date: 12/24/2023 3:12:00 PM

Thank you Kim!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/6/2023 6:28:00 AM

A visceral write. Congratulations on being Selected as POTW.

Hannah Cherry
Date: 12/24/2023 3:12:00 PM

Thank you Richard!!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 11/2/2023 10:05:00 AM

Greetings, Hannah! Congratulations on your POTW - truly a courageous poem exposing the silent screams, hidden scars, from abuse that is not seen, heard or acknowledged. Thank you for writing this poem. So well done with memorable images that tell the story. The more this "putrid" "evil" is exposed, the more we can do to stop it! Sending prayers for all those in abusive relationships and blessings to you!

Ink Empress

Date: 11/1/2023 12:12:00 AM

So many suffer in silence, their pain unseen and unheard, we live in a world that forgets to see beyond smiles, the reality, of someones pain and struggles! Very well delivered! Love the way it flows with such descriptive diction! Congratulations on POTW

Hannah Cherry
Date: 11/1/2023 3:54:00 PM

Thank you :D

William Darnell Sr.

Date: 10/30/2023 3:45:00 PM

An extraordinarily strong and emotional work. Your suffering, the pain you've felt, the voiceless bellowing of unheard mercy. I felt it through your very deep poetry. Congratulations, Hannah, on POTW. Splendid work, truly. Warm Regards, William

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/30/2023 3:27:00 PM

wow strong and emotionally charged, congrats on your win POTW

Paul White

Date: 10/30/2023 1:34:00 AM

Such a strong chilling poem you can feel the Emotion and pain And your right people don't feel the pain and can't see things that is right in front of them. Will continue to read your work. Be safe and h Ave a great day Paul.

Hannah Cherry
Date: 10/30/2023 4:37:00 AM

Thank you Paul, your words are well received. I hope you have a wonderful day as well.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/29/2023 3:07:00 PM

Dear Hannah, your thoughts touch my heart so deeply. Yes, it's possible for those causing others pain, to totally block out every sight and sound. (When adrenaline is that high.) Such a scary situation, indeed. You've expressed this experience so well, through your words. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Week. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Hannah Cherry
Date: 10/30/2023 4:36:00 AM

....Its not when adrenaline is high??? If anything you notice more when adrenaline is high. Its the every day you pass the child and its got bruises but you say nothing. Its seeing their tear streaked cheeks and thinking nothing of it.... Its about the blindness society suffers when they turn to sheep.

Bill Baker

Date: 10/29/2023 10:21:00 AM

I know you're confused and suffering in this poem. The pain and anguish are real. You need help without having to ask for it, and it will come. I pray this is not your real-life experience, but an observation of how those in abuse situations see their experiences. Intense and powerful emotions come forth as I read this tragic poem. Hannah. My payer or for help for all that suffer at the hands of an abuser. Congratulation on your POTW. Enjoy the recognition you well deserve. Bill

Hannah Cherry
Date: 10/30/2023 4:38:00 AM

Not exactly confused. Its more frustrated? I ask you pray for others as I do not gain comfort but the sentiment is understood.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/29/2023 7:55:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTW win. What a powerful/deep write. Have a blessed day writing away...................

Tania Kitchin

Date: 10/29/2023 4:14:00 AM

Hannah, a powerful poem, congratulations on POTW!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/29/2023 3:43:00 AM

Such a powerful poem; your imagery was effective evoking emotions of the pain and anguish that comes from abuse. I could feel the cracking of bones and hear the screams that no one hears. Congrats on Poem of the Week, Sara

Hiya Sharma

Date: 10/24/2023 3:13:00 AM

A deeply poignant poem, with melancholic shades of grief and hurt.. Sigh, this made me quite emotional.. All those questionings are very heartbreaking.. Wonderfully carved write, stirred my soul!

Silent One

Date: 10/23/2023 11:01:00 AM

I could feel the despair and pain in your words.. deeply emotive poem expressed so well..