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Anatomy Of Hurt
Flesh gives before i do.
A thin red line separates the quiet
from the screaming in my head,
proof that I'm still here,
proof that I'd rather not be.
The body betrays itself,
tender and raw,
breaking under the weight
of hands it thought it could trust.
Pain is a harmonious language-
simple, sharp,
speaking truths that can't be said out loud.
It says - you deserve this.
It says - this is all there is.
Bruises bloom, beautiful and dark,
wanting constellations on a body turned into a battlefield.
No one looks close enough to see the carnage,
the decimation of my own sin.
This is not survival.
This is surrender.
A quiet obliteration,
an undoing, a fight i cannot win.
And still,
i linger,
A prisoner within.
A thin red line separates the quiet
from the screaming in my head,
proof that I'm still here,
proof that I'd rather not be.
The body betrays itself,
tender and raw,
breaking under the weight
of hands it thought it could trust.
Pain is a harmonious language-
simple, sharp,
speaking truths that can't be said out loud.
It says - you deserve this.
It says - this is all there is.
Bruises bloom, beautiful and dark,
wanting constellations on a body turned into a battlefield.
No one looks close enough to see the carnage,
the decimation of my own sin.
This is not survival.
This is surrender.
A quiet obliteration,
an undoing, a fight i cannot win.
And still,
i linger,
A prisoner within.
Published 26th Jan 2025
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26th Jan 2025 5:12pm
What a powerful and haunting poem!
The final line, "A prisoner within", suggests a sense of being trapped in one's own body and mind, unable to escape the pain and trauma.
Overall, this poem is a powerful and moving exploration of the human experience, highlighting the complexities of trauma, pain, and survival. It's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, even in the face of overwhelming adversity.
The final line, "A prisoner within", suggests a sense of being trapped in one's own body and mind, unable to escape the pain and trauma.
Overall, this poem is a powerful and moving exploration of the human experience, highlighting the complexities of trauma, pain, and survival. It's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, even in the face of overwhelming adversity.
