I kept lighting
matches
candles
whatever
could hold a flame
But inevitably it all
burned
scorched
turned
me into ash and bone
I kept thinking I'd
destroy
recreate
kill
the parts of me
That others said were
ugly
wrong
ill fitting
but it began to destroy my soul
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Earth And Soul
PoetryA collection of poems I have written throughout the years. Some of my poetry is inspired by traumatic events that happened to me. Please practice selfcare as you read and do not force yourself to read anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. Than...
Scorched Earth
I kept lighting
matches
candles
whatever
could hold a flame
But inevitably it all
burned
scorched
turned
me into ash and bone
I kept thinking I'd
destroy
recreate
kill
the parts of me
That others said were
ugly
wrong
ill fitting
but it began to destroy my soul