wounded..

a bruise is tender

but does not last.

it leaves me as

i always was

     but a wound i take

much more to heart,

for a scar will always

leave its mark.

and if you should ask

with one you are.

my answer is ---

you 

are

a

scar. 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

You said a lot in the short poem. I did like the ending. You are right bruise and scar are different. The bruise will heal and the scar is a leftover of sadness to remind us. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[emipoemi]

Yikes!! This is short but powerful. Strong imagery and equally strong message. (shouldn't it read "which one you are"? not "with".....just wondering). Well done!

[andrew mitchell]

A terrific write! loved it!

[terry smith]

I love this!!! one thing with should be which.