Brotherly Love

reaction to, a flashback, I had.

I have known

The true depth

Which a soul descents

Into Hell and back

Again.

Searing scorch marks

Forever scars

One's soul.

Sense of helplessness

Which grips you

Like an iron vice

Tightening up

Each passing second

You are held.

Toying

With your emotions

Like a cat does

With it's prey.

Destroying your will

Replacing it

With a wish for death

By any means.

Denying the request

For death

As another layer of pain

Is added

For amusement.

Only to

Find yourself

Waking up

In sweat soaked bed.

Trembling

Like a deciduous leaf

During a strong breeze

On a hot summer day.

 

 

As the aftermath

Replays before

Your eyes.

A past escape

From Death's touch

Which a family member

Tried to kill you.

Author's Note

There have been several times, that my brother attempted to bodily hurt me, when we were growing up.

Reviews

[TL Boehm]

scorch marks on a soul. THat's powerful and so sad that your own family chose to do you harm.

[therisa]

Sadly, I'm not the only person, who has experienced bodily harm by a family member, Tammy.

[Emily B]

you too? we have so much in common, don't we?

[therisa]

Sadly, yes, Emily.