Depths of shattered love by Elizabeth lily
In the depths of shattered love, a toxic web was spun,
A relationship of darkness, where pain was never shunned.
Within the fragile walls of our childhood abode,
We bore witness to violence, a story yet untold.
My parents, in their turmoil, clashed like thunderstorms,
Leaving scars upon our innocence, in our hearts and forms.
A burden too heavy for tender souls to bear,
As darkness danced with daylight, engulfing us in despair.
My mother, a gentle soul, ensnared in anguish deep,
Her pain etched upon her face, a secret she would keep.
The weight of bruises hidden, her spirit worn and frail,
Oh, how I longed to heal her, to mend her shattered sail.
But in the eyes of kin, my father wore a mask,
They blamed my mother, unfairly, their judgments unasked.
A family divided, unable to comprehend,
The torment she endured, a cycle without end.
My father, shaped by hardship, his own demons to face,
A childhood marred by violence, a world devoid of grace.
His father's fists, relentless, his refuge torn apart,
In children's homes, he sought solace, a fractured child's heart.
Perhaps those haunting echoes, etched deep within his soul,
Led him down a path of destruction, where darkness took its toll.
Financial struggles burdened, affairs deepened their plight,
We children stood as witnesses, lost in endless night.
In this distorted tapestry, fights became the norm,
We sought refuge in fleeting moments, escaping from the storm.
Our days stretched out in shadows, away from the pain,
But scars, invisible yet present, forever would remain.
About this poem
Depths of shattered love This poem is about the impact of a toxic and turbulent relationship on a family. It explores the painful experiences witnessed within the childhood home, where violence and dysfunction cast a long shadow. The poem highlights the scars left on their innocence and the lasting effects of the family's fractured dynamics. Through emotional depth, it illuminates the struggles, blame, and resilience that shape their journey.
Written on July 08, 2023
Submitted by Kirsty_1 on July 08, 2023
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| Stanza Lengths | 28 |
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