Growing Pains
they sting like the pierce of a sharp dagger
thrust into
puncturing
the soul
tears
tormented
flowing freely
down the cheek
unable
feelings of disconnection
altered state
helplessness
shifts
to an itching sensation
upon the incapable
victim
altered
a need
so strong
capable of a change
unrecognized
unnamed
a change
forever
and now again changed.
About the Creator
UnarmTdreams
I will learn to know myself as, Michelle. I am Andrea M. Sturm. I like to play with words. Toss the letters around like a beach ball in the summer carelessly playing in the sun while the water tickles the toes of the feet.
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