A Mark, Not a Scar

The white lashes on my skin

They tell a sad tale

The blue bruises

Join the rhythm

The red bumps call out my name

The itchy scabs do the same

The patches of rough skin groan

My insides moan

Only my heart will live on

Thumping out blood to keep me going

But my mind will fade eventually

Filled with despair and agony

These are my flaws

All my imperfections

Some say they go unnoticed

They must not know people

I can hide behind the curtain

Run away from life

For nobody would understand

How I'm feeling inside

On the outside I'm a freak

A home to insults and such

On the inside I could be so much more

But all the hate is too much

So I'll stay hidden

From the dark clouds outside

And continue to pray that tomorrow will be better

That my tears will be dried

And only time will tell

If these minor infractions will heal

If my body will be enough

But it won't be real

Can't people see

It's a mark, not a scar

But their eyes block out all joy

Revealing who they are

My "marks" make me up

They define my curves and features

Without them I'd be boring

Without them I'd blend in

It's time to let my inner light shine

Leave all hate behind

Be the me that my marks show

And see the light to grow

Author's Note

These words are just describing how I feel every day. Someone shouldn't be cast away because of their looks. Being unique is how life is fully lived.^^

Reviews

[sette]

and be confident and stay confident always

[Cassidy14]

You are correct, Sette. Thank you.

[sette]

you are most welcome

[Coyote Poetry]

Powerful and wonderful use of words and thoughts. Your words direct, honest and true. This is what poetry support to be. Thank you Cassidy for sharing the amazing poetry.

[Cassidy14]

Thank you Coyote for your wise words.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Cassidy.

[AllauraRose]

I really love this poem! How are pains and aches and even our pasts can make us who we are. We shouldn’t let them define us, but them add to who we are. Amazing work!

[Cassidy14]

You are absolutely right, Allaura. Thank you for the review.