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Beneath my skin

Beneath my skin, upon my flesh
Are knives that cut and swell 
And at every move and every twitch
Oh, it hurts like hell

Never has a day gone by
Without the shadow of past
And every pond I come across
Somehow it seems so vast

I do not know what peace means
I do not recognize light 
And I’m okay, I really am
I’m used to all this night

Don’t expose me, do not teach
Make sure I am not learning
Of beauty life can have and hold…

I cannot deal with yearning

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Gershon Wolf Date: 10/23/2025 8:55:00 PM The night is darkest before the dawn, the prophets and the poets say. Let us hope so, Rachel. Peace and Serenity, Gershon
Gordon Mcconnell Date: 10/21/2025 4:27:00 AM Good penning Rachel, nice rhyme and flow with good imagery too. Have a great day,Gordon
Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 10/20/2025 10:39:00 AM Dear Rachel, your poem hurts and you let it. You don’t dress it up, don’t ask for pity, don’t pretend. That restraint makes it hit harder. Autumn Blessings, Dear Rachel, Daniel
Brandy Nicole Date: 10/19/2025 7:05:00 PM Many deal with these emotions as they tangle around the mind. Heartbreaking, indeed. You've expressed this very well, Rachel. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/19/2025 2:14:00 PM Wow. Cuts deep. I have horrible nervous conditions I deal with 24/7 so maybe I am interpreting this from my own perspective. But I really relate to this poem
Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/19/2025 2:27:00 AM - What a sensitive poem ... well written, Rachel - hugs
Hilda Greenhough Date: 10/19/2025 12:30:00 AM It's a strong poem of resilience. I hope it shows a path for others who have an extra burden. My prayers and wishes go with you.
Paige Hind Date: 10/17/2025 2:47:00 PM This truly hurts. You are a person with so much sensitivity- beneath the skin or not. God be God to you <3

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