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

[Jack...]

Very deep and loud. Nice one KJ

[Mr Dunne Poetry]

This is a strong piece right here. Thanks for sharing :)

[Rita L. Sev]

As rough as life can be, you do not have to be defeated by it! A good poem to express this. Strong inspiration.

[Chris]

strong and intent-full

[Sami Khalil]

You have not neglected beauty in this poem nor lost meaning at all...:)