A gentle paste to cover the cracks
A forced smile to hide the pain
A mask to conceal the truth
The past, a heavy burden to bear
I’ve had to survive on scraps of hope
To find a way to break free from the weight
Of abuse that suffocated my soul
Leaving me with scars that would never heal
But still I search for a way to mend
To find solace in the journey’s end
A recovery that brings peace and calm
And washes away the sadness and the pain
But for now, I’m left with this face
A reflection of the struggle and strife
The lines and creases etched by time
A map of the road that I’ve been forced to climb
The pain still lingers, a constant ache
A reminder of the wounds that won’t heal
But I’ll keep moving forward, one step at a time
Through the darkness, towards the light that’s mine
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My brave friend 👏🏼
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Aww I have to say a big thank you Sadje! ❤
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It’s my privilege to know you
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Thank you so much 🤗🤗
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💕💗🩷
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😁😁😁
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Odd to think after all of these things in life, that we still carry with us the weight of the past? I was in meditation and came to a realization that perhaps I am now wise enough…to start letting the past go. Because I am wise enough to knkw that it hurts…..but I cannot let it hold me back.
This poem is beautiful, I mean no disregard to the feelings. But you gave me a very large compliment, and your poem inspired me to share that momebt with you 🙏
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I appreciate you sharing, thank you! And I’m happy if my words inspired you!
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Lovely lines. Moving ahead and facing the challenges removing the cloud of darkness and entering into the world of brightness
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Indeed it is, thank you! ❤
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