Words

Some words you hear,
And others you feel.
Not necessarily because they have meaning
But because they take you back to a memory which you had not expected to revisit
And as the words come your way, each wound is picked or is it pecked with every syllable
While you just sit there in that room trying not to flinch at the pain.
And when all is said, the world moves on as you sit there cleaning open sores only you can see.
Nobody asks why you’re so still
Or why you breathe so deeply
Nobody ever asks why.
How will they ever heel?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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April 5, 2025 at 12:12 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.
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April 23, 2019 at 2:30 AM
Word ... an excelent theme for poetry. Each one has his way of understanding, of listening, yours came from the impression that causes us, when we hear it or not ... Here we have good poetry with your words poet ... best regards alkas
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January 22, 2016 at 8:30 PM
Francesca, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Always with LUV **SKAT**
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