Hurt

A poem about abuse, bullying and words.

I've walked away.

I decided that the way you talked to me is not okay.

You put me down to raise yourself up.

My torn up soul,it doesn't satisfy you enough.

You want more misery, more pain.

You continue to stab me with your serpents tongue.

You try to stab me in the heart,

You cut me open, 

I fall apart.

You call me names behind my back,

You hit me and push me down.

I fall on my back, stuck on the ground.

You don't care.

You refuse to sit near me,

You whisper cruel words.

Your words pierce my ears,

invade my mind,

and absorb inside me.

They enter my heart,

and my soul.

They are lies that appear to be truth.

Don't you know what your words can do?

You exclude me.

You tell me no.

You hit me,

You push me down with your hands and your tongue.

You drag me down to your level,

in hopes of being "Happier".

But it doesn't work,

So you make me feel crappier.

You dig your nails into me,

you pierce my skin.

Your abuse is a drug,

a drug,

I let in.

It flows through my veins,

and enters my heart.

It pumps through my body.

Even when I tear myself apart.

I am in a dark room,

your words make it darker.

Not much left,

Just

       One

Last 

Spark.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A very sad poem. I could feel the disappointment in the words. People don't realize the pain they can cause with negative words and actions. I like the flow of thoughts and the ending. Thank you for the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Soul Fire]

Thank you for your review, it was very painful to write this.

[Dark Rider]

You're welcome! :)

[MandaBear]

Aww this breaks my heart. No one should have to go through this. I dont know why people insist on acting like this it gets them no where. Just because you may be bigger, strong doesn't make you smarter. This piece really touched my heart. Great write

[Soul Fire]

Thank you very much, Amanda

[Sunset Girl]

Beautiful in a way that brings power to someone who needs it so much. To be strong and stand up are such wonderful things, yet often so hard to do.

[Soul Fire]

Thank you for the review and very true!

[C.C. Marx]

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. To be honest, I've always considered that bullshit, excuse me there. Maybe it's because I've never had a thick skin, but words can be hurtful sometimes. It's hard to be strong and rise above the hate. Nice piece

[Soul Fire]

Thank you!! :D

[C.C. Marx]

My pleasure :)

[Dark Rider]

Wow, such great emotions perfectly portrayed in this simple poem. I love it! In love the way you wrote it, and the message you used. Great job! :)

[Soul Fire]

Thank you Dark Rider! :D

[bunny]

wow. so powerful i love it so much strength to write this this is very good no it's fantastic! well done and i know you don't know me but you can talk to me I have been through basically everything but i'm here okay?

[Soul Fire]

Thank you so much for the lovely review!~ and thanks bunny!

[bunny]

no problem i'm here for ya friend

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Emotional abuse can be just as bad if not worse than physical abuse, the scars can last a lot longer and have a bigger impact on your life.

[Soul Fire]

True...so true

[Rhianne Ney]

This is a great poem so I'm shipping this to my library. The feelings are well expressed and greatly written (: Great job~

[Soul Fire]

Thank you !!! :D so much!!

[Rhianne Ney]

You're welcome

[InsanityWriter]

So powerful... Beautiful and amazing

[Soul Fire]

Thank you so much!!! :D

[quinfinn]

cruelty evolves from a hurt feeling or a broken heart...it is impossible to feel empathy for the one throwing stones unless you have a big heart. rather than try to mend things we lash out in anger and contempt. it is a very sad place to be. we become more human when we learn to forgive and forget and embrace the better aspects of life. well written and heartfelt piece.....very engaging.

[Soul Fire]

Thank you very much, Quin!

[quinfinn]

you're welcome...hope life is treating you well