Scars

Time in the sun,
  they start to show.

Change in hue,
  something you are unable to hide.

Years leave their mark.

Many come from the job,
  playing with the blade and the fire.

Those came years ago.

Left  a mark,
  healed.

So many I try not to show.

Influence my actions.

Change my choices.

Nothing that was done to me,
  still I did see.

Each time,
  another scar added,
  another wound to heal.

Not to say it was not worth it.

Another opportunity.

Another chance.

Another smile,
  helps with the pain.

Reviews

[I, Rene]

Beautiful and transcendent, so many we times we hurt for the things we can not say, can not change, because fate would have it that way but they all leave scars to heal, and smiles to help if one can remember them.

[Jon Roggie]

Thank you. Trying to reach some kind of balance. Glad you enjoyed this one!

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~ oh, what a phenomenally inspiring piece of writing, monsieur jon... i used to despise my scars until i realized that they were counting on me to help them heal... now i even look at new ones with maternal eyes... i loved this post...

[Jon Roggie]

I pick up a few through my work. Enough so, I often have to try to remember from where they appeared. The other kind leaves more of a memory. Thank you serah.

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~ i hear you... i did read in one of your reviews that you're a chef... and yes, the other kind are mainly mental... ~ you're very welcome...

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~ i don't mean "mental" in the crazy way... :P ~ i just read my own comment and thought i'd clarify... i should choose my words more carefully... damn... :P

[Jon Roggie]

Funny! However, I do leave my words open for interpretation.

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~ and i don't... this is why i stick to writing prose... my only justification for such errors is that english is my second language... :P

[Jon Roggie]

Even when you are speaking the language most comfortable, there will be misunderstandings. Never let that stop you. Speak the words. Remember, no matter what you say, someone will have their own view.

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~ will do... i hear you, monsieur jon... i know what you mean... thank you for validating my freedom of expression...