Wake me when it's over

It is painful to be drained of one's light but it is not painful to enlighten the temporary darkness.

Wake me when it’s over

I peel my skin, but the stains are still there.

Nesting in my soul, so I cannot re-forget.

These ‘monsters’ were always longing for my tear,

But their pitiful desires could never be met.

They pulled me into their darkness again,

For my pain is the thing that pity cannot reset...

 

I scream ‘stop’, but ‘their’ smiles play ignorant.

Always wishing for my life to disconnect,

Why are they so fixated on my defect…?

My happiness is raped again, pregnant of their fake judgment.

Painting my body and heart with a bruise…

And leaving me to birth their own pitiful ‘issues’,

 

They can break every bone in my weary body,

But my soul shall never succumb to their violence.

For violence is for the weak and love is for the strong!

I am not the only one that longed for a guidance,

For many have but one thing to wish, a place to belong.

So their ‘leaves’ can finally revert to their once beautiful tree.

 

They can try to cloud our sky, but our sun will always shine,

For they have overlooked our boundary.

It is time for our true selves to wake up!

Construct your ‘materials’, for our hearts deserve a buildup.

 

You told me: “Wake me when it’s over”,

I shall remind you that you are still alive,

Shall we live life, so we may reach our eternal thrive?

Open your eyes, and may our souls feel eternal rapture.

©Mitchell Samuël Gordon

Author's Note

Many hearts have been tainted by bullies or abusive parents but as long as there is hope left in thy heart, salvation and happiness will not be an impossible dream but will become a part of your reality. For pain is temporary and happiness is permanent.

I do not own this image: http://len-yan.deviantart.com/art/lovemarks-491441391

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I like your message of strength & resilience. Being a survivor of long-term childhood abuse, I see many aspects of my journey in your words, especially the idea of feeling broken, but never defeated. Besides the physical abuse in my childhood family, there was a culture of criticism rather than nurturing. Your 2nd stanza states this in a very original way, as I went on to be a critical person myself, for part of my life (pregnant & birthing their issues). This is an anthem for those of us who won't be permanently transformed into similarly ugly people.

[Nightfeather]

I am glad that you could see yourself in it and find strength in it. The world can be a dark place but it is up to you light the world with your torch. In radiance, may we find hope. You have cleverly understood the hidden message of this poem, my intention for this poem is a anthem to don't make the same mistakes as ugly people. Thank you for your insightful review :)

[Anonymous]

I was really moved and touched by your poem and whole heartedly agree with your comment pertaining to it. This was great!

[Nightfeather]

I am glad you liked it. Thank you for your kind words :)

[Roselyn Rose]

lovely write, enjoyed very much, finally my type of poem :)

[Nightfeather]

Thank you for your kind words :)

[Roselyn Rose]

You are most welcome dear friend :3

[Cody Jeremy Thompson]

I can't say anything that others won't say about this.Its well written,covers a subject that isn't that often in poems,has some beautiful verses and a strong message.I'm sorry for the lack of any actual feedback but its mostly cause I can't find anything to call you out on.

[Nightfeather]

Thank you for still taking the time to review my poem. I do not mind the length or the depth of a review, it is the dedication of writing a review which counts :)

[Aarea]

This is absolutely beautiful. Your metaphors are amazing and paint a vivid picture. Likewise, your word choice is impressive and emotional. Well done.

[Nightfeather]

Thank you for your kind words and I am glad that you enjoyed my poem :)

[Emily]

Great poem!!
I love the meaning of it!
Keep it up!

[Nightfeather]

Thank you for your kind words. Your words mean much to me :)

[Emily]

Your welcome! :)

[Aphy!]

Beautiful! I was taken to a once darker place in my life where I managed to overcome these circumstances. It really is a very touching and deep piece of work and I commend you for it. Thank you very much!

[Nightfeather]

Thank you and I am glad that you have overcome the obstacles in your life. For were there is darkness, there is also light :)

[Tomoe Tellez]

My happiness is raped again, pregnant of their fake judgment.
Painting my body and heart with a bruise…
And leaving me to birth their own pitiful ‘issues’
This is such a strong and unique phrase. I really loved the whole poem, but these lines just captured my complete attention even after I finished reading it.

[Nightfeather]

Thank you and I am glad that you enjoyed my poem :)

[Pash]

I was captivated by your word choices. You painted a beautiful yet very dark and dreary image of weakness and hope. Clever use of word play and description. I enjoyed this piece to the very last word.

Keep writing!
Thank you for sharing.
DB

[Nightfeather]

Thank you for your kind words :)

[anamika]

what a beautifully potrayed poetry. I peel my skin, but the stains are still there. Just awesome

[Nightfeather]

Thank you :)