Scars

The scars of abuse run so deep, most of my life they defined me. I wore a shield, that folk couldn't see held my pain close, was mine to keep. Today I'm free; no longer weep.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/9/2024 3:14:00 AM

I am glad that you have been able to escape the hold that abuse has had on you and really life your life. Be sure to write about it for others to see and be reminded of the fact that abuse of all kinds still exists in this world. Thanks for sharing. Sara K

Karen Jones

Date: 12/16/2023 10:08:00 PM

Powerful words from a powerful poet!

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 11/20/2023 3:56:00 PM

Alexis, I’m pleased to read that these days you are free to be who you want to be… Belle

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/18/2023 2:51:00 AM

I'm so glad that you've broken free, sweetie. May you continue in your journey of wellness.

Bill Baker

Date: 11/11/2023 8:37:00 PM

Happy to hear you are free, Alexis. I enjoyed reading your poetry today, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Valsa George

Date: 10/23/2023 8:50:00 PM

Back to your poem with Congratulations on your well deserved top win in the contest, dear Alexis.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/23/2023 11:53:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs

Joseph May

Date: 10/23/2023 9:06:00 AM

Glad you found the freedom from the those scars Alexis, Very nicely penned, Congrats on your win

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 10/20/2023 11:02:00 AM

I too know the pain of scars, am glad you have found some healing~

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/18/2023 12:15:00 PM

I think you did very well with the form, Alexis.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 10/17/2023 12:12:00 PM

Lovely piece Alexis, especially love the final line so pleased it's true. Blessings,Gordon

Joanna Daniel

Date: 10/17/2023 5:46:00 AM

Positive vibes, love this one, Alexis:)

Valsa George

Date: 10/16/2023 7:41:00 PM

Coming from your heart, dear Alexis. Some scars take time to heal. Once freed from their pain, freed for ever. Through grace, your heart is now healed and your tears, dried. Beautiful poem.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/16/2023 2:31:00 PM

I agree...scars of abuse run so deep...creating the need for the shield you describe....but it's fabulous to be free. Just an eloquent piece of writing...have a great evening, Sara

Stephan McBride

Date: 10/16/2023 2:05:00 PM

Love it, great inspirational poem for all to seek this peace, joy and love that has showered unto you , : )

Silent One

Date: 10/16/2023 12:14:00 PM

I am glad you are free and have overcome so much adversity.. may your life be full of positivity and blessings..

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 10/16/2023 12:09:00 PM

It's so nice that you're free, Alexis. God is a wonderful friend, always willing to help. With Him, darkness cannot prevail, because He is the light. Blessings and hugs

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/16/2023 11:15:00 AM

You aced both the form and the substance ,my friend. Highly emotive verse succinctly delivered. No doubt a top winner, Alexis.

Karen Jones

Date: 10/16/2023 10:10:00 AM

Looooove this. People may never understand how abuse affects a person even well after it stops. Often triggers can bring back memories or feelings related to the abuse. It's not that we are damaged it is the abusers who are. Our body and mind are coping the way it knows how. With God support and tool we can overcome both the stigmas and the abuse. Thanks for writing this! You rock Alexis.

Deb M

Date: 10/16/2023 10:07:00 AM

Hallelujah Alexis….l was so happy to read that last line and sooo happy you are free of it now and no longer weep. You deserve happiness and freedom my lovely! An honest heart write beautifully told! Cuddles galore….Debx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/16/2023 10:06:00 AM

A powerful write. Glad you are now free. Have a blessed day writing away................

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/16/2023 9:54:00 AM

It is disgraceful for a man to hit a woman. Luckily you found a solution. Blessings

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/16/2023 9:29:00 AM

- Sad to have to hide ... but, most people do ... a sensitive poem, Alexis - hugs

Christina Bowring

Date: 10/16/2023 8:23:00 AM

A real heartfelt poem and well written Alexis. Well done to you. I’m so pleased to read the last line. Hugs to you. :):)

Ink Empress

Date: 10/16/2023 7:28:00 AM

Im loving the depth of this poem and the rhymes and how you’ve written in a very resonating manner. So many hide their pain, as scars of abuse run deep. To be able to let go of all that is an achievement one which deserves to be heard about, someday, there will be light. No longer will we weep. Love it