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Bruised Not Broken

November 15, 2010
By Ms.writeoutloud SILVER, Lemoore, California
Ms.writeoutloud SILVER, Lemoore, California
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Favorite Quote:
She wanders through the sea of stars,<br /> drowning in the silence,<br /> asking questions, untold answers,<br /> searching for reliance.


You may scream, but I withstand.
I’ll never forget when you raised your hand.
I count the scars, the welts, the bruises,
I count all you’re pathetic excuses.
And when I’m finished, I can see right through you’re mask of lies,
And when I’m finished, I can see the man inside.
You’re just as alone as you’ve made me,
You’re hollow and hurt, but you’ll never be free.

So you hit me now, you hit me hard.
At the end of the day, you leave me scarred.
But I’ll heal eventually; you never will.
And now you must ask: was it worth the thrill?
Can you live with yourself after breaking me?
Have you had enough to stop and see—
You can hurt me, but you’ll never heal.
All you’ve accomplished is to conceal.
So go ahead darling, hit me today,
Tomorrow I’ll be stronger, tomorrow you’ll pay
For everything you’ve ruined and everything you’ve done,
And in the end, everyone will know I’ve won.


The author's comments:
This is for every girl or boy who has ever endured an abusive relationship.

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Mydagirl GOLD said...
on Jan. 26 2011 at 4:20 am
Mydagirl GOLD, London, Other
18 articles 1 photo 16 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Because these things will change Can you feel it now? These walls that they put up to hold us back will fall down This revolution, the time will come<br /> For us to finally win&quot;-Taylor swift-Change

I agree, write down EVERYTHING !!!

on Dec. 3 2010 at 9:08 pm
Ms.writeoutloud SILVER, Lemoore, California
5 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
She wanders through the sea of stars,<br /> drowning in the silence,<br /> asking questions, untold answers,<br /> searching for reliance.

LucyInTheSky-

Thank you so much. Its always touching to hear comments such as yours. I really appreciate it. Glad you liked my song.

I actually performed it live once, with a band from my hometown who wrote music to go along with it. When something like that happens, it really helps to write it down and express your anger and pain in a healthy way.

 


on Dec. 3 2010 at 6:22 pm
OneProzacADay PLATINUM, State College, Pennsylvania
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;You are the universe expressing itself as human for a little while.&quot; -Eckhart Tolle

this is so moving and strong but heartbreaking at the same time, not to mention its realllllly well written. keep writing!