Thank you
New and old friends
Brightening up
Journey of self-discovery/healing.
Celebrating 13th birthday
On November 15th
Twentieth anniversary
Dad's merciful release
From suffering.
Coming out
Being honest
To myself.
Never realizing
Full impact
On my life.
Old wounds
Long suppressed
Emerging-needing confrontation
Before moving on.
Gentle shoulders
Given without asking
Those dark days
Seem overwhelming.
Flashback echoes
Verbal/physical violence
Another lifetime plays
In mind’s eye.
Suicidal attempts
Part of life
Suffering in silent.
Even now
Thoughts are there
The impulse isn't.
Using written words
As medication
For chronic depression/anxiety
And PTSD.
Laying bare
My subconscious
To the healing light.
After long years
In isolated darkness.
Task made easier
With your kind words
And support.
Therisa © 2018
Author’s note: I like to give a shout out, to the latest person, Lona Gynt, who bravery and courage, shared part of herself, with me. Thank you, Lona. Not sure, if I would have done that.
