Used to...

I used to never do this
Used to stand tall
Spit in the opposition's eye
Now I curl in
Protecting my tattered heart,
Exposed under my flayed skin.
Used to stand tall
Now I can barely crawl
Curling around myself
Desperate to protect.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the words "I used to be." Was a country song with these words. Life make our defend downgrade with disappointments and loss. Even when we try to hide. We still must stand tall for the important things. A excellent poem. Thank you.
Coyote

[justmercedes]

Nicely handled picture of pain and self-protection.

[Adelia Alighieri]

It's very unique and nicely done. Keep it up.

[Tomás Ó C..]

We can only take so many blows... then we must leave the fray...