Forever Haunted
Trapped inside the haunting chamber,
Searing pain slicing through time,
Wiping out the fragile flowers,
Returning to the scene of crime.
Screaming, crying, horrified terror,
Bursting forth like yesterday,
Fetal curl, yet now full grown,
Why won't it ever go away?
Hearts that constantly tremble and break,
Who can heal their unscarred wounds,
No one knows the truth about,
Those who live in haunting tombs.
Shattered dreams and trust that's broken,
Innocence wiped to hollow face,
How can they continue to live,
In this cruel and evil place?
Strength that comes from one above,
Whose love is pure, sincere and true,
Keeps the deadened souls alive,
Hoping with each day anew.
Withered flowers usually die,
So do dreams that lose their way,
But the haunted, living souls,
Can only cry inside and pray.
About this poem
The poem is about the trauma of being abused leaves on its survivors. Though, it is possible to bury it for short periods, it is never completely gone. I find writing poetry helped me through many years of trauma and recovery, along with counselling, and support. It is my hope that others know they are not alone and we do understand the ongoing effects of the trauma.
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