My Words

The Tattooed Scar.

A tattoo you have forever
Etched on your skin
Sometimes with meaning
Sometimes with regret
It was a choice and it stays

A scar you have forever
Your damaged skin
An accident, a fall
A memory of your strength
Visible pain and resurrection

The scars on your heart
You carry invisible
Sometimes you weep
Sometimes you fall
There is no healing for the blame
No respite from the guilt
You cannot hide from the sadness
All consuming, completely engulfing
Frightening darkness.

I pray for peace,
I pray for solace
I pray one day I will feel the strength
To walk tall again

My heart hurts
And will never heal
From this tattooed scar
I will always feel.