Scars

These scars stretch across my stomach,

They will never fade,

I feel so insecure,

I feel so afraid.

 

What will people think of them,

What will they say,

I always try to hide them,

But I see them everyday.

 

They remind me of the moment,

I held you in my arms,

Your tiny little body,

Your smile is worth the scars.

 

They are a reminder,

To always hold you dear,

Without the pretty scars,

You would not appear.

 

The memories will stretch a lifetime,

They will never fade,

I’m not insecure,

I am not afraid.

 

            -Mysty Rayn

 

 

 

Reviews

[Karrar]

They remind me of the moment,
I held you in my arms,
Your tiny little body,
Your smile is worth the scars.

Indeed, for a gift so beautiful, one would be willing to accept the scars.

[Christine]

Very touching reminds me about the scar I carry myself. And yes, I agree, the smiles are worth the scars.

[Susan]

a beautifully written poem. There are all kinds of scars. Some are visible to the world, while others remain hidden. And some are to remind us of the good things that happen to us.

[Colleen C Dunphy]

Very beautiful. It makes me think of the scars I bare and whether or not I feel, deep down I feel like they are worth it.
I didn't think when I started reading it that it would go there.
Thank you for sharing.
:o) Lee

[Cassandra]

Beautiful. Very lovely account. "Your smile is worth the scars."

Ah... I can't truly relate being a guy, but regardless I felt the sentiments behind the poem. Particularly, I liked the description "Pretty scars", as a mother you'd see them in a way nobody else could. It's fitting, to make an understatement.

[Pointblank]

The scars of life.. we all have them..it just proves we have lived..the good..the bad.. and the ugly. Beautifully written.

[Salvatore Buttaci]

I love the line "These memories will stretch a lifetime" to tie in with the actual stretch marks of giving birth. A very good poem. One can tell it came from the heart.

Sal

[T]

Awww, this is so precious, Mysty. Yes, the stripes we've earned through motherhood :) I loved this poem! hugs