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Why Now?
by Alisa Jsshe counted them again
just to be sure,
the number of times a sly comment was uttered
mixed in with all the compliments
and gratuitous platitudes
a cut
a jab,
designed to pull at the scab
of healed memories,
the ones you told yourself you'd never forget.
oozing under layers
of feigned love and acceptance
the ones that tore at your soul
all those years ago,
the ones you could do nothing about
you were just a kid, back then
why?
after all these years
do those insults still live
causing endless rage
inside,
where no one knows
no one but you,
you feel them now, afresh
ripping your head
smeared across your face
like it was yesterday,
why... 05/27/2010 Posted on 05/27/2010
Copyright © 2025 Alisa Js
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Alison McKenzie on 05/27/10 at 11:01 PM I have an idea why, actually. Sorry you're feeling it though. *hugs* |
| Posted by Mary Frances Spencer on 05/29/10 at 05:53 AM Yeah, it only takes one comment to rip into the gut! So hard to stay centered, positive and nuetral. You've definitely felt this and I have too! Peace MFS |
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