Hannah Cherry Poet Free verse

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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Moon Harp July 25, 2026 at 6:33 AM Hannah, this poem is very dynamic! I caught the theme of "Why does humanity turn a blind eye to the suffering of others." Good philosophical and psychology question that you have presented here very well in this poem. And I do hope that you are not personally suffering any form of abuse. Moon Harp

Christopher Haywood July 24, 2026 at 2:18 PM I hope this isn't about you or someone you know, but to me your poem is about a brutal cycle of physical abuse inflicted by a perpetrator. To everyone else the person is the epitome of an angel. I think it ultimately highlights the devastating isolation of the victim, whose desperate screams and visible suffering are completely ignored by a society blinded by the illusion of virtue. No one from the outside says a word. Tell me what triggered this poem. - Chris

Kiki Stamatiou July 24, 2026 at 10:44 AM Power piece. You do a beautiful job connecting with your readers. From the reader's perspective, I felt the raw, gut wrenching emotions within this piece. Potent imagery throughout. Deeply moving overall.

Franci Hoffman July 23, 2026 at 12:48 PM I find this hard to read, not the poem itself because it's a wonderfully written piece. The situation laid forth is clearly painful and depicts the dark side of life. Fiction or non-fiction, these words needed to said.

Zyrool Gifford July 23, 2026 at 1:31 AM Hello Hannah, this had me hook from the start right to the end. A brilliant write, beautifully expressed. Have a great day.

Simone Young July 22, 2026 at 2:21 PM "Does virtue truly block others from seeing the torment before them?" As I read this portion of your pain expression, I asked myself: "Why does humanity turn a blind eye as psychological self-preservation?" Will we ever know?

Robert Schatz December 7, 2023 at 6:49 PM Wow! That's really powerful Hannah! It pulled me in from the start "chatters, clanks, and shatters" Hannah Cherry December 24, 2023 at 3:11 PM Thank you Robert!

Kim Rodrigues November 13, 2023 at 7:35 AM Heart wrenching writing! I feel it as I read it. Suffering is suffering! Congratulations on POTW! Hannah Cherry December 24, 2023 at 3:12 PM Thank you Kim!

Richard Lamoureux November 6, 2023 at 6:28 AM A visceral write. Congratulations on being Selected as POTW. Hannah Cherry December 24, 2023 at 3:12 PM Thank you Richard!!

Sam Kauffman November 2, 2023 at 10:05 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 November 1, 2023 at 12:12 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 November 1, 2023 at 3:54 PM Thank you :D

William Darnell Sr October 30, 2023 at 3:45 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 October 30, 2023 at 3:27 PM wow strong and emotionally charged, congrats on your win POTW

Paul White October 30, 2023 at 1:34 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 October 30, 2023 at 4:37 AM Thank you Paul, your words are well received. I hope you have a wonderful day as well.

Brandy Nicole October 29, 2023 at 3:07 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 October 30, 2023 at 4:36 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 October 29, 2023 at 10:21 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 October 30, 2023 at 4:38 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 October 29, 2023 at 7:55 AM Congratulations on your POTW win. What a powerful/deep write. Have a blessed day writing away...................

Tania Kitchin October 29, 2023 at 4:14 AM Hannah, a powerful poem, congratulations on POTW!

Hiya Sharma October 24, 2023 at 3:13 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 October 23, 2023 at 11:01 AM I could feel the despair and pain in your words.. deeply emotive poem expressed so well..