FIGHT BACK

Fight your demons!

Shriveled down in a corner,
I felt so small and lonely,
my past scars crowded me,
I couldn't fight the mind,
no forgetting of what happened,
theres no changing the past.
Only way to live is learn
about the things that haunt me.

Kicking and screaming often
I felt so useless
but I never stopped trying.
My soft voice overheard,
sweet soul trampled on,
I didn't stop these things.

Good times would fly by
and thoughts rushed back
my memories never left.
I was always a wreck
trying to cover up scars,
feeling that changed things,
people who couldn't see... left.

Always smiling, so happy,
the side people saw,
the only one I would show.
Life is good, you would know.
You smiled and laughed
with more intent than me.
I see the dark shadows,
your eyes carry a past,
just as anyone around.

As compelling as my story is
so is yours.
The jokester and charmer,
the one I loved from the start
was lost in shadows too.
Seaking, always for the light.

I learned hope is the light.
You had it. I helped show it.
"Scars don't control you
neither should memories"
the words I'll never forget
when you told me
to FIGHT BACK.

Reviews

[AaronFreitas]

All we can do is fight our demons my friend. Awesome write, very powerful. I enjoyed it very much :)

[Pushkar Prabhat]

Powerful.......motivating......
dark yet hopeful......
strong message......
awesome writing.....
i loved it!!!
:)

[ANTO]

Its not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog. - unfortunate use of canine in an adage but very correct all the same, Scarlett
I respect you and the sentiments in this strong write.
Well penned.

[Arunima]

What a great piece of poetry...you are not only a poet but also a fighter...