Even your gaze burns

A Poem by the bitter taste of almost

When eyes only mean to caress,

but hands can't contain their strength,

even your gaze burns.

I can no longer return to before

I was first touched. I can't redo it

and make it one of love.

© 2023 the bitter taste of almost

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Added on March 26, 2023
Last Updated on March 26, 2023
Tags: poetry, poem, grief, trauma, angst, sad, dark, pain, abuse, neglect, depression, dissociation, childhood

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the bitter taste of almost

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I was almost someone good. Writing poetry about the past; themes of grief, childhood, trauma, dissociation, heartache and ultimately, finding the means to move on. I also paint, draw and sculpt .. more..

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