Day-11 OctPoWriMo-2018
Prompt: Falling through the Cracks (Free Verse)
Image: Sneha
I know,
you are ashamed of them,
you are ashamed of them,
Those scars on the waning valley.
It's a pity, you don't know
They are flags of my destiny.
There is no escape
When fate, thinks otherwise
You either sail or go against the tide.
When fate, thinks otherwise
You either sail or go against the tide.
They are the medals of the restless soul
For some, body shaming
Becomes an entertaining goal.
Becomes an entertaining goal.
When you are at your lowest ebb
And they do not give a damn
You look at your wrists
Sometimes you ward off the demons
Sometimes you fight back the evil thoughts.
And then out of the blue
Courage holds your hand and you smile
There is an air of deja vu.
And then out of the blue
Courage holds your hand and you smile
There is an air of deja vu.
Hey! This is my body!
I feel pretty in every way.
My grave will adorn, the layered tracks
How about making an effort,
To know what lies beyond the scars and cracks?
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wow! that's deep, I like it :)
ReplyDeleteFree verses come easily. It is the form which gets on the nerves.Thank you Ladylee :)
DeleteLike this - our cracks and scares are what make us interesting!
ReplyDeleteVery true. Without those signs we are incomplete. Thank you Sam :)
DeleteOur individuality makes us what we are. I like it.
ReplyDeleteYes,that individualism makes us different. Thank you :)
DeleteWe've all experienced this at some point before, haven't we? Well written piece, and good observations!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Shuku. Yes, most of us have been there and still are.
DeleteI love the photograph you chose to illustrate your poem. It captures the spirit.
ReplyDeleteI felt that pic showcase the erosion and hope perfectly. The stream signifies hope. Thank you for the appreciation :)
Deleteour scars are what give us our character. i like the way you wear your character proudly in this poem!
ReplyDeleteThose scars make us strong as individuals. Thank you Lili, for the constant encouragement :)
DeleteWow, profound!❤
ReplyDeleteThank you Richa :)
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