Not Dead Inside

I have fought this through
gone toe to toe
A hundred rounds or so
Blow for blow, all for you

I have scratched  and clawed my insides out
Prodded myself
My mental health
Tormented myself with doubt

I have bled out emotion
through tears and sweat
The blood of my love, dripped from above
The eyes that still see no regret

I have tortured myself
been internally abused
Left my mind tied up
My heart dried up, broken and bruised

I have assaulted my integrity
Battered my pride
Nothing unprotected went neglected
But I'm still not dead inside

Reviews

[B-poet]

Love the last stanza, that's my favorite part. There's still a chance for redeeming a troubled soul. Nicely done. :)

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Such an emotional piece. I see the struggle, the pain, the angst...and it is all so very relateable. "Battered my pride"--yes, sometimes the deepest cut is the one we do to ourselves. Well done!

[redflutterby]

Fortunately we survive most of whats done to us!! Great poem!"

[Veronica Chandler]

This is an extraordinary piece, which for personal reasons, I find gut wrenching; I hope it was a cathartic write for you for that is my experience as a reviewer!
Wow!

[John F Carver]

Amazing observations flows nicely. Profound.

[Robin]

That's right my friend. (Fist pump in the air) very exhilarating piece.

[Victoria PoetryBunny]

This feels like a lot of raw emotion gathered and strong. "But I'm still not dead inside" Sounds like someone in an coma that is awake trying to claw themselves fighting to wake up. Enjoyed the many feelings in this write.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I am sure we all feel like this sometimes... life is an endless battle, but continuing to fight always makes us stronger.

[Renée]

Oh the internal struggle .. nice write Keely J.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Wow Keely, This is an introspective and dark piece but with a hopeful ending. Nice read.