I no longer know how to heal
in a world where abuse is so profuse
& rewarded so highly
it becomes sanctified
where predators have protectors & hit men
while prey are treated like fish in a barrel
& scum…always seems to rise to the top
choking off oxygen
leaving no room for me to breathe
until safety becomes…non-existent
healing measured in less than minutes
but damage just keeps coming
wearing me to a thread…
& I don’t remember why…
it was worth it…
until the quiet thought slips through…
seeping between the cracks of desperation
seizing me by the throat
demanding…remember, dammit!
you heal because it’s the opposite of defeat
because the stronger your voice…
the more powerful
to stand up & put a stop to further pain
because you…
will…
not…
become another of them
face turned away in shame
refusing to protect or defend
the way they did to you
not me…
no “not my problem” mentality
this…is why we heal
because we are all…WE
I simply take that responsibility…
very seriously
I can see this being read at a podium. I feel the convictions in your words.
Thank you, Fia
I hate what is happening with the Epstein case and the lack of respect for the victims…and all the covering up and protecting of those who committed such evil deeds.
There is no conscience, no conscience. Cold, rich people.
j.
What’s happening with the Epstein case is literally showing us that we have no power to fight back…according to them. They silence or eliminate what threatens them. Which – honestly – showcases their fragility perfectly. I’m over here screaming my head off about my truth & healing despite them. They can’t stop me. Cowardly monsters. Thank you
Powerful and poignant. Fantastic.
Thank you, Thomas
The world is strange these days. I don’t understand some of these people, but honestly it’s a good thing. It means I haven’t sold my values.
I trust one day we will have our strength shown again.
Great ink friend.
I agree. Not understanding them comforts me. I’ll keep my vulnerability & integrity intact & I’m just fine not understanding how their twisted minds work.
I read something the other day that gave me a moment of peace & hope. Loosely translated it said…light has the power to illuminate in darkness, but dark cannot look into light, it cannot bear it’s glow. I find that very calming. I’ll just keep my little fire burning & let them cower in their dark minds. Thank you, my friend
Powerfully penned, Willow. Into the book it belongs! Excellent work my friend, you always bring it. Appreciate you.
Damian
I have so much going on in my mind on any given day, I have to clear headspace. They don’t always go where I expect them to land. This one started in a dark moment. But I found myself rebelling internally as I wrote & the tone changed. Together is always stronger. Thank you, my friend
Sometimes the question we ask ourself is are we damaged or is the world damage. We love the piece Lady, tight
I don’t think any single person who encounters another human being isn’t walking wounded. We all walk around bleeding and causing each other further damage. I believe you might be on to something there. Maybe the world is damage. Disheartening that the biggest common denominator amongst us is pain…