This skin
one I'm most uncomfortable in
can't hide
no matter how much i tear away
this hide
the unbearable sin
within this skin
can't deal with this anymore
can't escape, can't ignore
soul bounded by flesh
my mess
always wanting, needing, striving
but coming up short
I won't confess
for each is but a part of life
roll the dice, raise the knife
Break-downs are nervously anticipated
predicted-expected
accepted
how much longer can I ignore
that ominous knocking at my door?
can't hide
Author notes
"A really strong woman accepts the war she went through and is ennobled by her scars."
Carly Simon
A contest entry
- Scars by Diminished Capacity.
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Comments
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Wonderfully written, absolutely marvelous. You did a great job with this piece. Thank you for having the strength to write for my contest, it is much appreciated.
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Madness! This is
BEAUTIFUL!
We can't ignore the knocking at our doors
and that is why the we're so damned uncomfortable!
Eh? <3
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