This is the first poem I wrote to try to express my inner thoughts and emotions. Written on March 6th 2011, I cried as i wrote it. It's very personal and feeling a bit vulnerable about sharing it with you all, but it's something I'd like to do.
I hope you like it...
My Shadow
My shadow used to wear a friendly face
one i did not fear
she was an imprint of a girl i knew
but she's no longer here
His face it seems to haunt me
every single day
lurking in my shadow
why wont he go away?
my shadows face has changed, it no longer resembles me
instead it is a reminder, of what he did to me
his shadow really scares me
although its not really there
i wonder if he thinks of me
i doubt he even cares
my shadows face has changed, it no longer resembles me
instead it is a reminder, of what he did to me.
I try to forget that day
where my shadow forever changed
i want my old one back
this one feels so strange
But your shadow never lets me forget,
i have no place to hide
you have taken my everything
its as though i've died
my shadows face has changed, it no longer resembles me
your actions have made me forget....who i am meant to be?
(Words copyright to The War on Rape)
I'd appreciate any comments. Thank you!
Innocence in pain, thank you for sharing, don't be scared to express yourself we all feel vulnerable but remember you are not alone :)
ReplyDeleteThere is a girl you see when you look in the mirror. Go to the mirror and look her in the eye. She is loveable. She matters and she makes a difference. It might help her to hear that from you. Just an idea.
ReplyDeleteThank you both for your comments. I wish i could do that Sharon but i have a hard time looking at myself in that mirror
ReplyDeleteYou have a lot of moxy...just reading your beautifully written poem it's evident...you may feel buried right now...but slowly...you'll find that your inner beauty and strength will resurface...the healing process is slow but achievable...it's ok to go with your feelings.
ReplyDeleteBe true to yourself.