Sunday, 9 April 2023

"Shadows Upon Skin"



Questions build to the point of breaking...

One after another the steps expand the distance...

Linking too many moments like this together

Why does common sense seem to fail so quickly?

When there is no attempt to clarify the difference in interpretation

It creates a dividing line between respect and betrayal

When all words are thrown like daggers, they are meant for a single reason

Their destination and purpose is to inflict pain...

Its a point to be made and blame of wrong doing

Around every action there is darkness waiting

So how is another to feel?

When the defense of emotions in denied

Why is it okay for another, but not for me?

This misunderstanding is not mine to own

I carry no fault within me...

I have the ability to process through that which needs to be done

While all else that remains, is left at your feet

Denying its existence...

These are all decisions made from choices

You do not get to hurt another, then get to control how they feel about it

Where is the ownership?

This heavy weight is not mine to bear

And this is where my refusal comes to be...

I will not stand idly by and be hurt repeatedly

Simply because pride causes your eyes to be blind

I will not remain in a place where I am baited with anger

It stains my mental health with bruises

And leaves too many shadows upon my skin

Disrespect has trespassed beyond the line of no return

Labeling this what it is...

That some obstacles within life that we need to overcome

Unfortunately also have a name.


© 2023


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