Unfettered

Mother notices but does not really see
Daughter disregards cuts as no biggie
Long-sleeved shirts worn under searing sun
Everyone to busy to care and always on the run

Daughter lost for words, unable to share
Cutting herself in times of great despair
Razor blade currently her only friend
Slowly slicing and yearning to emend

Scars multiplying, getting tricky to hide
Difficult to bare, must express the rage inside
Conflicting emotions of fear and tenderness
Losing her innocence and all her blitheness

Time to cope as darkness falls once again
Father slithers to tuck his Daughter in
Held down hard as he fills her void with shame
Father now satisfied, Daughter feels the blame

Never awaking from this eternal nightmare
Smelling Father's foul breath on her nightwear
In an instant, Daughter cuts herself too deep
Her essence flows as she slips into eternal sleep

Reviews

[KeeD]

This had graphic imagery that haunts my every thought and I feel such disgust but that's the realism of the poem and the world we live in this happens more often then we think. Great write, you've really put in the feeling, the torment, and the escape through this piece through brilliant words and flow. I loved it because these kind of poems are over done lately but your stands out and is strong.

[Krista Gallant]

Thank you Keegan :D Your words mean so much to me. It encourages me to keep writing. I will review your poems that you sent to me very soon! Take care!!

[Perri]

Good piece! I find usually poems on this topic are tacky and whiny...but you seemed really authentic =) Hard to do, so keept it up^^

[Krista Gallant]

Thank you so very much! I appreciate your feedback!! :D

[Holly Mason]

have read many pieces on cutting this will be my favorite..hope all is well miss krista
thank you for sharing STAY

[Krista Gallant]

Thank you so very much Holly! So happy you feel this way :D It means very much to me!!