An avalanche ~ of scars

Experimental Poetry

An avalanche ~ of scars

My days are unmarked

but I have thorns, still,

in places which no longer hurt.

With nights spent, drenched

in cold sweetness

of your absence; a mere memory,

in places which no longer hurt.

And this heart,

an avalanche ~ of scars;

perished.

Author's Note

It has been a while since I wrote poetry. ..

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

The scars can remain for a long time, even though they may no longer be hurting. Unfortunately, the memory still keeps regurgitating stuff and often when you least expect it. Time does heal, it will eventually soften and fade. Wonderful writing.

Chris

[Dr. YumnaKay]

True, it does...thank you so much for appreciating, Christine.

[Chris Shaw]

My pleasure

[Neville]

Some scars fade over time, whilst others shall remain indelible and serve as permanent reminders of a given situation, circumstance or event.... Although it might well have been a while since you last wrote poetry, you will always have the gift of it to lean upon and cushion you from all that which might otherwise add to that avalanche of scars....... All Good Things, Neville

[Dr. YumnaKay]

True that.
I feel poetry is something which will always be a part of me even I stop sharing. Thank you so much for your words here, Neville. Appreciated. :)

[Neville]

my sincere pleasure my friend & true.... Neville

[LazerRays]

I really lked this particular one. Relatable.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you for reading and appreciating, Sarah. :)

[Crowley]

It may have been awhile but you still do it very well. Emotional and heartfelt, this is a crushing write. Loved it!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

That makes me smile. Thank you so much for appreciating, C. Glad you like it :)

[Onlyme]

time does help heal....but memories and pain do linger on a broken soul. and reappear on the surface at times to remind us of our inner emotions of past times.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you so much for your words here, Dee. Appreciated.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

so many times we dont look deep enough to see the scars to become them.. in honoring a person's life and heart. I feel them every time I read one of your works. Your poetry brings me to a place of empathy and that is a wonderful gift. ty for the share

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I'm glad you feel that way after reading my poetry. That's very humbling. Thank you so much for appreciating. x

[Ghania]

So moving. Remind me of my scars too! Thankyou for putting this beauriful piece up here!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you too for appreciating this write, Ghania. Glad to have you around :))

[barleygirl]

My siblings & I endured years of childhood abuse. One of my sisters describes scars all up & down her arms, showing me by pulling up her sleeves (any scars are long-ago faded to the point of being invisible) & she insists there are horrible scars covering her arms (repeating herself). It’s a sad scene to watch her . . . all those scars are very real to her. She’s 75 and I’m 62 . . . she has an avalanche of scars even 65 years later, & your poem reminded me of how persistent scars can be (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Having experienced somewhat similar experiences as yours in terms of watching physical and emotional abuse, I can understand how these scars leave marks even though times pass. That's a terrible thing to have to live with.
Thank you for reading this one and sharing your thoughts, BG. Hugs back. 💜

[jacob erin-cilberto]

worth the wait...this piece is exquisite in its delivery and i feel it so much...
i have those thorns....kind of numb to the pain of them now...but the memory is still there, and always will be...those thorns still help me write.
j.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

They help me too... thank you so much for your words here, Jacob. Always appreciated.