in the dark I grew my teeth
from scars and heart I stitch my dreams
in the pockets of my soul I placed my feelings
dull of emotion was better
strictly speaking I was numb
my thoughts stir at the thought of love
never to be cold, I would simply withdraw
myself to be dragged in no, not ever
in sadness plea, really I don't know why
in the sacred shadows where I dwell
I've secured myself to my personal hell
others are better off
my dark art would corrupt
swaying another isn't for me
justice paid, I can only atone for myself
breeding contempt does not sate
so, I keep things close to my chest
only confessing to our Father
who oft times checks on me
anger flashes you made me this way
I'm not as I would like to be
set apart feeling like a disppointment
blessed emotions come forth
coming closer to the truth
my soul to bear our eternal love
Rated for Mature(17+) 
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Dear B,
The last stanza reached out and throttled me. How much I’ve been feeling like this lately and you’ve encapsulated this brilliantly. Prayers feel lost and unheard. This piece has a real grip on my soul. H🌷
hello lovely Honoria I’m so happy to see you I’m sorry you’ve been sad as well hugs my friend thank you for sending me some love ❤️
I love how you blended your darker emotions with biblical undertones.
It’s all so epic as are our emotions when they roar inside our rib cage.
Loved this!
You are never a disappointment to read chica.
hello beautiful Adelphina it seems it is all bound together thank you graciously for the love on this ❤️
Passionately penned, Brenda. Another excellent write with deep and interesting layers my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
hello dearest Damian I can’t express how much your support means to me thank you ❤️
Your writing is a treasure cove. Finding clues and passages that mean so much more. Outstanding piece Brenda. xo.
good evening dearest Keith thank you graciously for the love ❤️