Triggered
Senses discombobulated.
Sweet cakes turn bitter as you show your face.
Roses perfumed, a vapored stench.
Cringe is the feel as you invade my space.
A battle rages tween flight or entrench.
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My hands, receptors, are turning numb.
My body shakes, churning acids wake.
The past is screaming, run, Run, RUN!!
A headache pounds as heartbeats quake.
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You had me once with your endearing trust,
My life complete with love and lust.
The world my oyster, diamonds in pearls.
Sweet surrenders, a beautiful world.
•
A star, at first, you were a shining light
but soon I learned, a meteorite.
Jagged carbon, a destroyer of worth,
Iron cutting flesh, to bleed, to hurt.
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I demand to know, why are you here?
After years of help, healed scars, and tears.
You were banned and blocked, in utter disgrace.
And out of the blue you bare your face?
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Get out! I know you. Trauma’s your name.
I know your triggers of blame and shame.
I’m alive, your dead, I’ve survived your games,
Through time and courage I’ve shattered your chains.
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My ears now clear, my sight is keen.
My touch is real, my taste redeemed,
Brave words are what I have learned to share…
Go away, you sick bastard…
and don’t come back…ever…
you hear?
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J. S. Wade
Since reading Tolkien in Middle school, I have been fascinated with creating, reading, and hearing art through story’s and music. I am a perpetual student of writing and life.
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YES, absolutely..theme song of the broken!
What a slam!! I loved these lines: A star, at first, you were a shining light but soon I learned, a meteorite. Jagged carbon, a destroyer of worth, Iron cutting flesh, to bleed, to hurt. Really great work on this one!
Super slam poem!!! Loved it!!!💖💖💕
Really good Scott
This was so relatable. Just when things are going good, it'll rear it's ugly head. We gotta show it who's boss! Great work, Scott!
Some bridges can never be rebuilt, especially not by the one who burned them. Some fences are necessary. Some traumas should never be revisited, at least not in the flesh.
This is a brilliant piece Scott - very deeply felt and I’m sure identifiable for many! Thanks for sharing this inspiring poem. 😊
I have to thoroughly agree with Gina. So many great lines to fully engage with the experience. Top Story in my book for sure. 💖
So powerful, Scott! I love the strength at the end. So many great lines in here. I really loved this stanza: "A star, at first, you were a shining light but soon I learned, a meteorite. Jagged carbon, a destroyer of worth, Iron cutting flesh, to bleed, to hurt." 😍😍😍 Amazing job!
Wow. This is great, and powerful. Well done.
Empowering!
very strong piece
This is as powerful as it gets, Scott, with all senses engaged. Great job!
Never let that bastard win! 👊 This one punches!!
Profound piece❤️💯
“The past is screaming, run, Run, RUN!!” … Wow, lots of feelings in here that I can relate to!! ❤️. Beautifully said, Scott.
Well done Scott! Good luck in the challenge.