Monstrosity

Family secrets

blood kept

never acknowledged

point the finger

prime the poison

blame the victim

embrace…….

Voices raised

torment laced words

screamed in defiance

while blind eyes are turned

ignoring

the scene before them.

Hands raised

cringing from the blows

sneak back into the corner

once there

I shall no longer fear

disappearing into the dark.

Empty seat at the table

nary a place set

it has become apparent…..

I am invisible. 

No one wants to hear

no one wants to acknowledge

damage done

not so easy to shovel away

hiding behind falsity

chiselled smiles on their lips.

I am the elephant in the room.

Forgiveness is in short supply.

Thoughts run amok.

Watching through the garden gate…..

My life.

My memories.

My pain.

Dismissed

forgotten……

never acknowledged.

©August 6/19

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