Unhealed Wounds

Posted byChristine BoltonPosted inBlog, Pain/SadnessTags:, , , ,

Unhealed Wounds

She saw herself 
again as a child
and wept
the same tears
The horror
of that day 
Carved in the mind
Deep, open wounds
that will never heal
Still Haunting 
Residing within her 
like a parasite
Eating away at her core
Her so called surprise gift
was that of domestic
sexual abuse
from someone trusted
A father figure
A family member
A manipulator
A maniac
A thief
who stole her life
Robbed her of dignity 
Demanding her silence
Here at this very place



Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing ©

In response to Sadje’s What do you See photo challenge
Word  Prompts
Domestic - RDP
Maniac - FOWC 
A word beginning with CH - Stream of Consciousness Saturday

Published by Christine Bolton

I have been writing poetry since I was a child and it has helped in the good times and bad times. I am always looking within to find the answers to life's problems and to write thought-provoking poetry and prose. Thanks for checking it out. Christine

20 thoughts on “Unhealed Wounds”

    1. Thank you! I should have written a disclaimer though. I was not the victim thankfully.

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  3. Oh dear Christine…this speaks of the heartbreaking truth about victims of abuse and violence. And you spoke so clearly of the saddest of all sad; victims perpetrators are the suppose to be the ones who will protect them; victims live along with the devil..

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    1. Thanks Mitch. Sadly they do live with the devil don’t they? I just wanted to throw light on the darkness that can stay with a person for a lifetime. I hope it helped in some small way 😢❤️

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  4. This hits right to the heart. A very serious issue, addressed delicately.
    Thanks for being a part of the challenge.

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