her sharp words cut me deeply ~
rip me to shreds in places
too deep to name.... she blames
and accuses until reason looses the
battle and emotions swallow me whole.
i drown. i'm numb....pierced and
tangled, i wander through the day
in a daze. shake it off.
let it go. don't let her
steal the joy. a mantra to
repeat until clarity returns. i catch
my breath...wonder if there's been
any healing {or just scarring}...and
wait for the next thorny barrage.
Wow. So deep. Hope you're ok!!
ReplyDeleteOh Adrienne,
ReplyDeleteI HATE encounters like that -and they seem to come on so suddenly that I wonder, "How did that just happen??"
A powerful poem and image.
Blessings from m & jb
Such a beautiful moment captured in time, looks so peaceful! Your words ring loud in my brain as I worry about a friend who is always angry. I ask myself why I still listen to her rants... Why?
ReplyDeleteI agree with Josephine, POWERFUL!
I love you more than you'll ever know!
ReplyDeleteVery deep and powerful words indeed. Going right along the thorny beauty of your picture.
ReplyDeleteDeep thoughts - good for all of us. I recently removed myself from a very toxic relationship - amid many accusations and hatred from the other party - but it is so freeing and so calming. There are lessons for all of us in your post. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYour emotional words fit perfectly to the thorny branches. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow that was pretty powerful. I wish I could write prose like that. I hope whatever inspired you to write this has been resolved. Loved the photo you chose to go with it.
ReplyDeleteWow that was pretty powerful. I wish I could write prose like that. I hope whatever inspired you to write this has been resolved. Loved the photo you chose to go with it.
ReplyDeleteOuch. That prickly old vine illustrates the words so well. Hugs to you.~May
ReplyDeleteOh my! Sending warm and positive thoughts your way. x
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