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Echos of Pain

A Poetic Journey Through Pain and Resilience

By Jason “Jay” BenskinPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Echos of Pain
Photo by Louis Galvez on Unsplash

It stays deep in the silence of the evening. 

a whispered shadow where the heartbeats weep. 

Sounds of loss, a constant rain, 

Through veins, the essence of suffering. 

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A wordless cry in the profound blackness leaves a scorching sharp mark. 

Tears invisible in the hug of the eyes, 

a secret grief carved on the face. 

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It covers the soul like a gray cloak, transforming brilliant dawn into a tired day. 

Every stride onward, a hefty pull across the bog where spirits sink. 

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Dreams once vivid now fell from a thorny crown; memories distorted. 

Every heartbeat brings a pulsating agony, 

a flimsy smile, a try at imitation. 

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Still, a flutter of what might be exists in the depths of this unbounded sea. 

a strength developed on the flame of the furnace, 

a strong heart not fixed in nature. 

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For pain, although terrible, can also shape, 

a soul to be courageous, a heart to be strong. 

Following that, a fresh dawn might blossom. 

Via worn-out eyes and tear-stained cheeks. 

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Thus, knowing its path is not without grace; we offer quiet welcome to grief. 

For in our darkness we discover our brightness. 

evidence of relentless struggle.

heartbreak

About the Creator

Jason “Jay” Benskin

Crafting authored passion in fiction, horror fiction, and poems.

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  • Amy littleabout a year ago

    Impressive

  • Milrose samboque2 years ago

    Well written

  • Kennedy Smith2 years ago

    Well-crafted piece

  • Shelby 2 years ago

    Nice read

  • John Baxter2 years ago

    Wonderful poem! I enjoyed reading it

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