Alexis Y. Poet Free verse

Survivor

Who said that sticks and stones will break my
bones but words will never hurt me?

What a load of crap, I get it was probably a defense 
mechanism and all but it's untrue.

Vicious words are like an lethal injection to the soul.
I’m still healing and recovering from hurtful words.

I may look fine on the outside but there’s so much
scar tissue within.

My scars run deep, they went through bone and into
the soul.

The perpetrators have no shame and remorse and
I have a valid reason to hate but I refuse to because
hate is like cancer to the soul.

I already have too many scars, so the next time you
can't tame your tongue think of me and others like me

I refuse to give up on my healing process because my
goal is to be a survivor. 


Alexis Y.
7-29-17

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Michael Tor August 3, 2017 at 9:14 PM Survive and Conquer and forgive and move on. "Vengeance is mine sayeth the Lord" God will deal with those that have hurt you. We are with you... GBU

Freddie Robinson Jr. August 1, 2017 at 4:17 PM That is such a strong way of thinking, Alexis. More power to you for being a true soul-jah of faith. You spare no words in slamming the haters. Keep on keeping it real. Excellent poem, dear. Love and peace always.

Connie Marcum Wong July 31, 2017 at 11:54 PM Your strength shines through in this well written powerful poem Alexis. Healing takes time but it will come. Blessings, Connie

White Wolf July 31, 2017 at 5:32 PM Yes, words can be used like weapons! I agree! I don't know what is going on so I'll only say, I hope this write was therapeutic as well! Keep up the great pen, my friend!

Joseph May July 31, 2017 at 5:10 PM Never give up Alexis, you have been made stronger as you continue to heal..best wishes

Silent One July 31, 2017 at 4:40 PM Im sorry you are going tbrough this.. these people are pathetic and bully to make themselves feel better.. but they are cowards. Be strong my friend..

Winged Warrior July 31, 2017 at 1:16 PM More power to you Alexis...way to go girl...never let them see you fall...but never hate back...or we become like them...send them love instead lol...powerful write...god bless...^WW^

Jan Allison July 30, 2017 at 4:02 PM You tell em Alexis - what a powerful pen Bravo to standing up to the bullies who have nothing better to do that cause harm by their vicious words - its so so sad as no one can actually see the damage they doing to a person as their scars are on the inside and cannot be seen but the pain is intense:-( hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen July 29, 2017 at 3:36 PM - A goal you'll do great ... you're already stronger ... never give up, Alexis - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis July 29, 2017 at 3:05 PM Dearest Alexis This will be my tomorrow's Monoku: "The hateful wounds inflicted by vicious tongues go as deep as we allow them to!" Inspired by a poem written by Alexis Y. "Survivor" Alexis Y. July 29, 2017 at 3:15 PM Hi Demetrios, What a good monoku. All I can say is I'm honored that I inspired you. Thanks:-) Alexis

Demetrios Trifiatis July 29, 2017 at 2:59 PM The wounds caused by vicious tongues go as deep as we allow them to, my dearest friend, Alexis! Be blessed for being the survivor you are! God is with you! Smile and love!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 29, 2017 at 2:44 PM Amen to that. Those cuts run deep and can open up again when you least expect it. Cathartic pen.

Heidi Sands July 29, 2017 at 2:32 PM You already are a survivor Alexis. Your strength shows in this poem . AND you are right words can hurt more than a physical punch and stay in the mind. Well expressed poem. Take care! :)