Scarred Soul

She sits still... 
Can you feel the stares?
Her eyes cry tears-
They are the window to her soul.
Inside she is hurting...
The years have been unkind.
She has not come to open arms-But to fear and closed minds.
Fear that grips her every being...
And keeps her from herself.  
Spiraling down, she's out of control.
Will she ever stop?
She feels the stains upon her.
They are heavy and won't wipe away.
Holding her down and keeping her alone...
These stains have scarred her soul.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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artlyy Avatar
September 15, 2026 at 6:08 AM
I've really been enjoying your poem and the emotions and imagery were so vivid that i could easily picture them as beautiful illustration. I'm a commission-based manga/webtoon artist, and I'd love to help bring your story to life if you're ever interested. Feel free to reach out at gm@il : akiracomicart2@ or on inst@ akiraa_artly
Agustin Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 2:27 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet 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.
Kshetrimayum Avatar
December 4, 2018 at 1:03 AM
Stains of life are hard to erase. But we continue living. Good lines. Love them. Thanks for sharing.
A  Avatar
May 4, 2016 at 11:40 AM
awesome poem, Jessica, I'm just here visiting your poem once again. If you ever return to post, I'd like to come back to read your newest. Happy Days **SKAT**
A   Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 8:18 PM
JESSICA, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. LOVE LINDA
A  Avatar
September 9, 2015 at 9:05 AM
Jessica, enjoyed reading your verse today. SKAT
Bocsa Avatar
January 31, 2015 at 1:57 PM
Verses my heal the waunded souls.Continue to write and share,please.
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