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Words from Wounds
Complex Trauma Poetry
Hannah L
Nov 204 min read
Domestic Violence
In the silence of the night, a whispered plea Hiding scars beneath smiles, no one can see Words like daggers pierced her fragile heart...
Hannah L
Sep 113 min read
Do It Right Next Time
TRIGGER WARNING: Encouraged Suicide Day Ten In the shadows of a broken home A toxic love, a heart turned to stone Returned to a world of...
Hannah L
Sep 74 min read
Suicide Attempt
TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of suicide Day Six I had enough, I couldn’t bear the pain I thought I had it all, but I went insane I saved my...
Hannah L
Jul 263 min read
Authentically Me
I changed myself to suit your needs Abandoned my morals, ignored my creeds I bent to keep you from lashing out But my true self suffered,...
Hannah L
Jul 242 min read
Charcoal Grill
In the dimming light, a grill did wait Its flames unseen, its fate abate You, hesitant, unsure to ignite Fearful of the consequences in...
Hannah L
Jun 303 min read
Ghosted Grandparents
In the glow of Christmas lights so bright My grandparents came, hearts full of delight But I, with a secret hidden deep Made excuses,...
Hannah L
Jun 22 min read
I Almost Did
In a tale spun six years prior, we stood on the verge of “I do” A path not taken, a life unfurling anew In the shadow of a bond unwed...
Hannah L
May 93 min read
Recycling To Eviction
Inaccuracies in your report, a tale so wrong Unjustly burdened, your innocence gone A few boxes misplaced, a deed so slight Yet judgment...
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