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Skeletons

Echoed voices that seep 
Through the cracks in the drywall 
Of the room which I hide in.
Bones clatter in the closet,
The softest shadows show those faces,
Those girls,
Those girls who I loved who could care less for me,
And that faceless face I erased that held me against
The tile of that bathroom.
Haunting me, taunting me, 
Whispering, lingering, 
Always there 
In the back of my mind.
Impossible to find relief, I decide.
Words that aren’t mine, 
The violence inside that 
Shows itself outside, now, 
And my hurt hurts the first people to love me.
Bury myself in the closet, 
With all the things I keep deep.

Copyright © Ava Loney | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 1/14/2025 8:04:00 PM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome 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.
Date: 1/12/2025 1:17:00 AM

Good one. We all have hidden skeletons we prefer not to show. Sometimes they can hurt us and/or others and leave deep lasting scars. Well said
Date: 1/11/2025 12:45:00 PM

I wouldn't worry too much. Skeletons are muscle-less wimps. One swift kick to the kneecap...
Date: 1/11/2025 10:46:00 AM

Dear Ava, your poem is a haunting portrait of pain and anguish. A potent and poignant piece that grips the heart and soul that kindles empathy with the expressive ease of your poetic finesse. “And my hurt hurts the first people to love me” - wow! What a deep, piercing, impactful line! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

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