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Backhands Poems - Poems about Backhands


Inspiration Is Soothing

...Inspiration is soothing.

Like a breeze that lands it’s crisp wings on the perspiration on your skin.

Like a deep breath after holding no air in your lungs too long.

Like a long awaited cup o...
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Categories: backhands, art, creation, humanity, life,
Form: Free verse

Woman In Chains

...You sit in shadows to keep your bruises hidden
Woman,  please don't lower your head in sorrow
Bondage of the heart is the shackle you must break
No man has the right to keep you restrained in chai...
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Categories: backhands, abuse, woman,
Form: Free verse



Black and Blue

...BLACK & BLUE
are the colors that
you turn to
like the others that 
he once knew
when he met you
and let loose

where you find
he is not so 
nice a guy
truth or dare
it's a lie
every time...
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Categories: backhands, abuse, anger, life,
Form: Rhyme

Premium MemberDear Fake Profile

...“If you cannot be yourself, do not take away the identity of another.” -D.J.E.

Why do you return in another form,
Another residual voice?

Did you forget the palpable scar you left
Th...
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Categories: backhands, betrayal, identity, trust,
Form: Free verse

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry