In shades of red, emotions start to drip,

A canvas painted with the colour of pain,

An abuse survivor, alone, learning to cope.

Through the darkness, a brave soul starts to grip,

The scars of the past, a story to explain,

In shades of red, emotions start to drip.

Lost in despair, but determined to survive,

The urge to heal, to break free from the chain,

An abuse survivor, alone, learning to cope.

Through the echoes of cutting, a spirit will thrive,

Finding strength in the wounds, a battle to sustain,

In shades of red, emotions start to drip.

With each step forward, a journey to revive,

A testament to resilience, a life to regain,

An abuse survivor, alone, learning to cope.

In the depths of darkness, a light will arrive,

A beacon of hope, a heart that will remain,

In shades of red, emotions start to drip,

An abuse survivor, alone, learning to cope.

One-Liner Wednesday & #JusJoJan24 the 3rd – ? | (lindaghill.com)

8 responses to “JusJoJan prompt for Jan 3rd, red”

  1. Sadje Avatar

    A story of courage my friend. 👌🏼👍🏼

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thank you so much for saying that, it really is my story lately 😉🩷🩷

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      1. Sadje Avatar

        You’re always welcome 💞

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  2. Fuzzy Panda Barista Avatar

    Excellent poetry. I love the refrain, “Emotions start to drip. May your genius for words and pictures drip into life and enable others struggling

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thank you so much, that means the world to me 🩵🩵🙂

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  3. Maria Michaela Avatar

    Beautiful and powerful.

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thank you, Maria 💝

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