You'll gain from the pain, you'll just have to survive it first ...

... and let yourself bleed

For nothing can be anything other than it is 

and if you can't see that, you're truly lost. 

They won't change, not for you, not for me, 

not for anyone. 

Stop banging your head against walls that won't come down; 

blood in your eye only makes you weep. 

I'm not wise, I'm no different from you, 

I've only lived through it all. 

See, I still carry the scars from all my battles. 

Grit your teeth, suck it in, 

straighten your back. 

Let them see you walk away, proud. 

Survivor

Reviews

[Ian H Morrison]

wow what a strong well written poem this is excellent and flows so nicely as the imagery helps to carry you along.

[Yheela]

Thank you very much.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Wow Jenny this is poignant!!!

[Yheela]

Thank you.

[Dr. Wood ?]

you have to face it out...you cannot escape the future any more than you can the past. This is a very interesting write, thanks for sharing

[Yheela]

Yes, even if it hurts, especially if it hurts.
Thank you.