Wounds

These I cannot hide
Clothes do not help
For they are not seen
The bruises beyond the skin
Under the bones
Within my head 
Deep in the heart
Where they lay
So I may remember everyday
Some from sight
Some from sound
I did it for you
Miss. USA
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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May 16, 2016 at 11:53 PM
Michele, creative and well done. Thank you for sharing. **SKAT**
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May 14, 2016 at 2:31 PM
Michele, Fantastic writing, glad to read your poem. ~Love LINDA~
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