Sometimes I hurt
too deeply
but I’d never let you know it
Smile outside,
don’t show it
heart on my sleeve
- so I’ve been told -
emotions too familiar
... the words write themselves.
Words...
worse
than sticks
or stones
or broken bones
Words...
that cut
and torment
... who says they’ll never hurt me?
“Grow up.”
“You need a thicker skin.”
innocence lost?
maybe not...
harsh thoughts, vocalized
still sting
and I am glad
because it means
I have not yet become hardened.
This child inside
still lost
wandering
afraid to trust...
gingerly taking tiny steps
stepping over sidewalk cracks
“don’t break your mother’s back”
tauntings of the past
a not so distant memory...
painful echoes of the fractured child within.
A contest entry
- Pre-writes Rounds Contest by DancingStar.
400 points, ended October 23, 65 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Contest notes: growing up, being bullied by others in school
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Poetically unique! That is all I really want to say to you. I'm on a search for people who aren't afraid to express themselves differently. I think I've found one more unique person! Congrats on getting to round
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Thank you so much for your comments, and also for a truly unique contest!
Blessings and peace,
Amy
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BRAVO! BRAVO!
You wrote it ...perfectly!
The pain of a bully
and the damage
that goes unseen
Way to write it!
POWERFUL POEM!
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!
ears/Seattle
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Thanks so much for the sweet comments. I'm glad you liked it. It's great that so many people today are shedding light on what these bullies do to others, it's just terrible, and yes... does a lot of unseen damage. There is healing though... God has helped me so much in my lifetime... but it sure took some time to get there and like I wrote below, in some ways it never leaves. Some days I still struggle with things that were said to me over and over when I was younger. Thanks again, I really appreciate it. Your comment sounded poetic!
"The pain of a bully
and the damage
that goes unseen"
sounds almost like a haiku! You should write that as a poem, if you haven't already!
Blessings to you,
Amy
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WOW amy this was amazing. I love this, I can relate. I just love the images in this, and the childhood sayings you used in this. Beautiful write my friend.
Blessings,
~Michaela~
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Aw, thanks - I really appreciate your compliment. This one came from some things I experienced when I was younger, funny how that kind of stuff never really leaves you. I've let it go but can still remember the feelings well, they've shaped some of who I am today, for better or worse, lol.
Blessings to you my sweet friend!
Amy
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WOW!
I personally do not really like poems that don't rhyme but this is awesome. Im pretty sure that almost anyone can relate to this. I hope some bullies have read this poem because im sure it would bring them remorse. Excellent Job!
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Thank you so much for your kind words. I dealt with this when I was younger and I still remember the feelings so well, I feel for those who are going through the same thing today.
Blessings,
Amy
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wow great job i can relate to this so much as can most love it
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Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it. I think it's terrible how people are bullied and pushed around today, I dealt with it too when I was younger and it's a difficult place to be in.
Blessings,
Amy
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