Childhood Memories

*Trigger warning* Childhood trauma

The silence was my sacrifice

These torturous scenes
I've imprisoned within
to spare you the pain
of my memories

So that only my soul
would be corrupted
by those long-dead actions
of another

But I refuse to carry them
any longer;
they are pulling me down
and I am drowning

And the weight
of those terrible deeds
is not mine to bear;
so I am letting go,

And I will rise

Into the light

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is a beautiful statement about freeing oneself from the torture of bad memories, whether from a bad childhood or bad relationships in general. Bottling things up inside is a sure way to amplify the bad feelings, I’ve found. I was lucky to have generous friends who served as my sounding board for many long nights spewing the venomous feelings of an abusive family life. Knowing the sweet release of letting go, I wish this healing for others, too. Your poem shows how this can be done & how good it feels. Great inspiration for those holding too much poison inside (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Gaia Octavia]

Thank you, that means SO much to me. I am so glad you have a great support system and can't wait to check out your work! Thank you again 💜🙂

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

so glad you have risen to the light those memories have to go they will blacken your spirit, let them go shout them to the ocean far and wide let them go and start anew a new life pray that God will strengthen you to beat them down. those terrible memories you bore for so long, you deserve more and will get what you want from this moment forward AMEN. xx i was lucky to have a great childhood, i pity and feel so sad about those that didnt Bless you xx great poem xx

[Gaia Octavia]

Thank you 🙂

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

you are welcome xx

[Onlyme]

I feel you and relate to you big time. Unspoken words.. emotions and trauma.

[Gaia Octavia]

Thank you very much. That means a lot to me.

[emipoemi]

Nice.....it felt a little anticlimactic, but the set-up was perfect!

[Gaia Octavia]

Thank you .

[emipoemi]

my pleasure

[Gaia Octavia]

Better? I figured out where I was going with this today.

[emipoemi]

Much better! Well done!

[Gaia Octavia]

🤠 .