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Torn Flesh

Torn flesh

By Adibe IjeomaPublished 12 months ago 3 min read
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Torn Flesh
Photo by Victor Freitas on Unsplash

In the realm where pain resides,

Where scars and sorrow coincide,

A tale of flesh, now torn and rent,

Whispered by wounds, their lament.

Upon this canvas, a tapestry of strife,

The symphony of scars, the rhythm of life,

Each tear a story etched upon the skin,

A chronicle of battles fought within.

With every wound, a testament born,

Of strength and resilience, so often worn,

Where fragile flesh meets the cruel world's sting,

A testament to the resilience we bring.

In crimson rivers, life's essence seeps,

From wounds that ache, where sorrow creeps,

Yet in the depths of agony, a spirit soars,

Through fractured skin, a resilience roars.

For every tear that marrs the flesh,

There lies a lesson, a tale afresh,

In every scar, a warrior's song,

Revealing depths where courage throngs.

Oh, torn flesh, thou art a canvas rare,

Where pain and beauty interweave with care,

With every thread of suffering sown,

A masterpiece of resilience is grown.

So let us honor the wounds we bear,

For they speak of strength beyond compare,

In the tapestry of scars, let us find worth,

A testament to life's enduring mirth.

Amidst the darkness, a tale unfolds,

Of a soul with a heart once bold,

In a realm where anguish reigned,

Torn of flesh, its essence pained.

Beneath the surface, a story untold,

Where wounds are deep and scars take hold,

A body marred, like petals torn,

Yet through the pain, resilience is born.

Oh, the agony etched upon the skin,

Where life's cruel battles have been,

Each tear a reminder of a fierce fight,

As shadows dance in the absence of light.

Within the chasms of flesh and bone,

Whispers of suffering are softly sown,

A mosaic of pain, a shattered facade,

Where hope and despair so closely interknit.

But do not judge by the wounds you see,

For there lies a spirit, strong and free,

From the depths of anguish, a spirit rises,

Defying the darkness, it surmises.

For in the torn flesh, a phoenix dwells,

Ready to soar from infernal hells,

A beacon of strength, scarred but alive,

A testament to the will to survive.

So let us not forget, amidst the strife,

The power that's forged in a wounded life,

For in the tornness, there's a grace untold,

A testament of resilience, strong and bold.

In the depths of anguish, I find my voice,

A tale of pain that leaves no choice,

Torn of my flesh, a wound so deep,

The scars I carry, secrets they keep.

A symphony of suffering, a melody of despair,

Torn from within, burdened by the wear,

Each piece of me, once whole and complete,

Now fragmented, broken, raw and discreet.

Oh, the ache that courses through my veins,

The agony that lingers, leaving stains,

The fabric of my being torn apart,

I search for solace, a healing start.

In the emptiness, I seek to find,

The strength to mend what's left behind,

To gather the fragments, piece by piece,

To rebuild my spirit, find inner peace.

For in the tornness, a fire does ignite,

A flame of resilience, burning bright,

I rise from the ashes, I find my way,

Embracing scars as part of my display.

No longer defined by the wounds I bear,

I rise above, with a heart laid bare,

Torn of my flesh, but not of my soul,

I reclaim my power, I become whole.

In every tear, a story is told,

Of battles fought, of a spirit bold,

And though the pain may linger and sear,

I rise above, embracing what's sincere.

For in the depths of my torn flesh,

I find the strength to heal and refresh,

To stand resilient, against the tide,

Torn, but undefeated, I won't hide.

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About the Creator

Adibe Ijeoma

A writer of love ,marriage and lifestyle.💕

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