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Words from Wounds
Complex Trauma Poetry


Twisted Humor
In the realm of darkness, a mother's scorn Mocking the less fortunate, hearts torn Her words, like daggers, cut through the air A twisted...
Hannah L
May 20, 20242 min read

Gratefully Abandoned
In your absence, I found my strength A resilience that carried me through With every trial and tribulation I discovered a love that’s...
Hannah L
May 18, 20241 min read

You Must Lie
In shadows cast by whispered deceit A fragile web of falsehoods complete Mother’s words a twisted guide In this world where truths...
Hannah L
May 2, 20243 min read

Gilmore With a Twist
In the world of music, movies, and TV I find solace and understanding, you see The characters on screen, the lyrics in a song They speak...
Hannah L
Apr 28, 20242 min read

For Crying Out Loud
But for crying out loud, can’t she see The pain and hurt inside of me I only wanted her love and care But all I got was judgment and...
Hannah L
Apr 27, 20243 min read

Love is a Weapon
In the shadows of a twisted love’s embrace Lies the tale of a mother, a hidden face A covert narcissistic sociopath, they say A complex...
Hannah L
Apr 24, 20242 min read

My Story Retold
In the dim-lit room of whispered thoughts, I tread A sanctuary where my deepest fears are read For years, whispers haunted every waking...
Hannah L
Apr 20, 20246 min read

Faith in Myself
In a world of promises broken and frayed I find myself feeling lost, dismayed For every word spoken, a hope alive Yet actions fall short,...
Hannah L
Apr 19, 20242 min read

Materialistic
In stadiums vast, the crowds cheer loud For a game where men chase a leather shroud Football, they call it, a sport of might Yet in its...
Hannah L
Apr 9, 20241 min read


Hunger Bond
In moments of emotion, hunger stirs within A bond with food, where memories begin When sadness looms, and tears cascade like rain I seek...
Hannah L
Apr 4, 20242 min read

Codependent
You spun a web of dependency, a tangled thread Convincing me I couldn’t stand alone, filled with dread Every choice, every hobby, every...
Hannah L
Mar 29, 20241 min read

Dear Mother
I don’t understand the choices you made to keep me, to raise me when all I ever felt like was a burden I wonder sometimes why you didn’t...
Hannah L
Mar 21, 20241 min read

Covert Abuse
Covert abuse can be defined as abuse that is kept hidden or is not acknowledged . This type of abuse may be physical, as is the case when...
Hannah L
Mar 19, 20241 min read

Protect the Children
My biggest passion in life is to protect children. Early life contributes significantly to our futures. When the average person looks at...
Hannah L
Mar 3, 20241 min read

Shaped Daughter
My mother taught me something dark Consistently told me there’s something wrong with me Her words pierced my heart, left a mark Labeled...
Hannah L
Mar 2, 20242 min read
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