cry no more

Mind broken, thoughts bent.

Better tears long since spent.

But that's the world, my dear, so cry no more.

Believing all blame is yours

Hiding fear behind closed doors

Don't let them see the shame, my dear, so cry no more.

Wicked words teaching lies

Fear someone will hear your cries.

"They'll never understand, my dear, so cry no more."

Accusations, casting blame,

Manipulated by this game.

"I never ment to hurt you, my dear, so cry no more."

Voice raised in an angry shout

No defense, just crying out,

"Remember pain is love, my dear, so cry no more."

Self loathing, how the pain runs deep.

Thoughts can't be shared, in silence keep,

"No one else will care, my dear, so cry no more."

"No one can love you, but myself.

You'll never know your own wealth,

Don't trust anyone but me, my dear, so cry no more."

"Without my strength you'll only die,

Without my help you shouldn't try,

I'm what keeps you alive, my dear, so cry no more."

"I'd would never say such things

Throw that? I'd never be so mean.

I'd never place a hand in you, my dear, so cry no more."

"Such madness and insanity

You are paranoid, all delusions, see?

None of that is real, my dear, so cry no more."

"The doctors now will only lie

It doesn't hurt, please don't cry.

See? You survived your suicide, my dear, so cry no more."

Believing all is in your mind.

All imagined; they're truly kind,

"I care for you, now stay, my dear, so cry no more."

Bitter words teach a fearful lesson

Isolated in a mental prison,

"I only want to keep you safe, my dear, so cry no more."

Author's Note

Emotional abuse is as dangerous as physical abuse. The victim is belittled, Manipulated, and lead to believe they deserve any "punishment" whether it's being abused verbally or physically. Victims of emotional abuse are at greater risk for self harm, the become isolated from family and close friends, the believe they are unworthy that they are less then human, that they are incapable of functioning without their abuser.
It is a terrifying and surreal place to be trapped. Raise awareness for abuse, not all bruises show. If this sounds like you or someone you care about, please get out, please get help, or reach out and help.
No one deserves to live like that.

Reviews

[R Smith]

an emotional journey Kitalia. you take us through a world of pain contained within the mind, indeed this can be a terrible form of abuse because no one can see your pain even sometimes when you tell them, i feel you're in here somewhere and speak with experience, a remarkable write, my best wishes to you :)

[Kitalia Emme]

The time that I had to take off, and the reason I am without a computer is because I finally found a way out, a way to escape. This is my own journey, I share in the hopes that maybe others can be spared what I experienced.

[R Smith]

may you find peace soon my friend, blessings to you, never give up :)

[Kitalia Emme]

I'm doing well. Thank you :-)