Slap

Stinging skin
Lingers and tingles
Ashamed and embarrassed I dwell on the
Pain
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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March 17, 2009 at 4:06 PM
So true for many that have been abused. The emotional pain lingers long after the physical sting. Good use of the acrostic form--one that I find challenging. Keep on writing. Karen
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