Inky recall ~

your inky recall 

   recoils under 

        my skin

   took its toll

    in beastly 

        violent shades

black & blue 

       darkly drawn 

    bad blood 

    crimson oozing 

       burnt scars

indelibly sunk 

       into my psyche

encas'd my heart 

      in ice temples

       glass'd apprehension

   left its mark

         upon the soul

marr'd of spiteful apathy

             bane of my existence

retreating behind

   secrets of

        closed doors 

            remembrance's

Author's Note

Reviews

[kublakhan27]

There's a reason I can't read your stuff when I'm sick Mrs.R...the richness of the images and emotions you evoke demands one's undivided attention, as does your poetic talent, which is unparalleled. The connection between ink and blood is irresistible to a writer...I think we all can relate to that on the deepest level. You've been indelibly sunk in my psyche for a long time love...the resonance of your voice in my imagination, and my heart, defies description...awesomeness here as always :) xo

[s y e]

// left its mark
upon the soul
marr'd of spiteful apathy
bane of my existence //

Wow, this is just totally mind blowing and these lines were my favourite. Those lines just punched my heart, technically. Lovely. xo

[redflutterby]

   left its mark
         upon the soul
marr'd of spiteful apathy
             bane of my existence

These lines resonate in the heart...the abuse always leaves a mark...usually a permanent one. Sigh... this one was painful to read. xo

[Debbie_Philly]

Really a great piece Frieda.... Love it !!

[Aethereal]

You described those inky traces of past events sunken into the fabric (paper) of your mind with elegant word play. May I add:

Ink

Heavy drops of ink,
black to blue to pink
how they tend to sink.