Penance
lightly dust
the surface
of my skin
with remnants
from the
bottom of
the rusty tin
may it irritate
and burn
so I might feel
some of the
hurt that does
not heal
scratch me
and scar me
with welts bloodied
reminders
remaining
of love sullied
patterns intricately
woven in cries
of pain
virtual reminders
of love that left
but a stain
Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing ©
Word Prompts:
Lightly - SoCS Begin with an adverb
Virtual
Patterns
Image by Robert Cheaib from Pixabay
Leaving that soreness that lingers on and on. Well written 🙂
Thank you David 🙂
the reference of something just skin deep changes dramatically with your exploration here Christine. skin is sensitive to every stimulus, words included – really love this sensitive writing
Thank you so much Gina. 💕
Yes, I’m afraid it does V.J. 😢
I can feel this one…and it smacks of shame.
I really like this one! 🙂
Oh thank you so much! 🙂💕 I appreciate it.
Very well written!
Thank you Sadje! 😍
You’re welcome 😉
Thank you Punam 🙂💕❤️
Perfect for the title Christine.
Thanks Di 🙂💕
Painful penance , well written.
Thanks so much 🙂
Ouch! But very nicely done! 🙂💞
Thank you so much Punam 🙂💕
You are welcome. 💞🙂
This is a very enjoyable poem, nicely written Christine.
Thanks Jim! 🙂
Beautiful. 🙂
Thank you so much 🙂💕
Most welcome. 💕💕😊