Hurt
so someone badgered you
threw their words at you
they splintered like sticks
they broke the skin like stones
you swallowed your heart
you lost the movement of your watch
i'm sorry they attacked you
unprovoked
later i'll remind you bruises heal
but for now
show me where it hurts
think of my sincere concern
as that kiss your mom use to place there
later i'll remind you some people are unfair
because they are and that's that
block them out
there are others who are kind
who have words that penetrate the thickest of skulls
who inject love like a vaccine
who prevent the black plague hate from spreading
but for now it’s about you
you feel alone
you feel no one understands
you feel abandoned
and you feel just plain bad
really bad
i understand the puncture
a rhinos horn leaves
unaware of the harm they left
because their hide is thick
there are those of us
who are like you
sensitive
we've read your tears
we've watched you all these years
and we are pleased to be in your company
so take the time you need to heal
and don't forget
we are here
Copyright © Maurice Yvonne | Year Posted 2014
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