Somewhere in the deep crevices of my heart
percolating through the filters of thoughts, are scars hiding.
Though inconspicuous, they linger on, haunting me.
At the slightest trigger, they elicit painful ripples,
mutating into a tempestuous ordeal.
I know not, how to release the hurt,
which seems to have imprisoned itself within me.
I wish the rains would wash them clean
or they would flow away in a burst of lachrymose deluge.
Perhaps the intense heat of the sun would burn them down
or I could just delete them with the press of a button.
Alas, the venomous fangs of toxic memories concocts its poison,
as a sinister vortex of diabolic emotion sucks me into it,
entrapping my mind, in a self-created web of despondency,
Reena’s Xploration Challenge # 204 : Filter
The imagery is so vivid. I wish there was a delete button. It would help so many.
I see active Delete buttons in narcissist personalities. They delete everything that does not have them in the mainframe 🙂
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Ah yes, guess we have to find our own delete buttons to free us from those negative jabs.
Thank you so much, Reena !!
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Fettered Memories …..by Radhika
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🙏🙏
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What a fantastic poem Radhika
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Thanks a lot Sadje!
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You’re welcome
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Imagery is beautiful R!
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Thank you N!
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Very profound, Mam. The imagery was so much alive and on the run. This actually reminds me of one of your older poems. Divine catharsis? Can’t recall which poem exactly and the right words of the title, but it was about unhealed wounds. Could relate strongly to both that poem and this. You speak the language of the soul through your poetry, Mam. 🙂
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Thank you so much Sahana for your kindness. 🤗 Somewhere back in time, I have walked that path, so I guess it reflects in my words.
Divine catharsis is the collab I did, with Amber which was woven around the enlightenment of the soul.
I have written quite a few poems on the indelible scars people carry. So it could be one of them that you recall. Btw, you’ve got an amazing memory dear ❤️
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A thought-provoking piece and so artfully crafted, Radhika! I agree with Reena’s comment about Delete buttons! Thank you for joining in.
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Thanks a lot Eugi. My pleasure!
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Most welcome, Radhika!
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We are in the same boat, Radhika. Beautifully written and expressed 👌
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Thank you Deepika ❤️
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As always so beautifully written and deep it is mam 💙
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Thanks a lot Era. Hope you are doing good 💙
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Pleasure is all mine 😊😊
I m good
Hoping the same for you 💙
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The intensity in this is so wonderfully crafted Radhika 👏 I am in awe of your talent and this expertly written work.
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Much humbled by your kind words Bree. Thanks a bunch ❤️
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Your poetry made even sorrow sound beautiful ! There’s elegance in how this verse bears pain.
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Aww…. thanks so much Daya ❣️
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Wow! I have no words to express how beautiful this poem is. Loved the vivid imagery these words create. Really an eloquent and profound write. Loved it!!❤
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Thanks a ton Jahnavi. Much appreciate your generous support ❤️
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This is so good, Radhika and deeply resonated. You have described that feeling so well. ❤️
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Thank you Punam ❤️
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My pleasure, dear. 😊
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Somewhere in the deep crevices of my heart
percolating through the filters of thoughts, are scars hiding.
Though inconspicuous, they linger on, haunting me.
At the slightest trigger, they elicit painful ripples,
I love love love these lines and the entire poem – this is very close to my heart, an inescapable human journey, especially for those who don’t harden their hearts, actually show up bare and true in life. You have such amazing vocabulary and I really admire your use of words that brings out the tender feelings with such elegance.
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Pragalbha, I am so touched reading your feedback. I am sure many of us have walked the path carrying those painful memories buried deep within. With awareness, comes the time to release them. Well, those scars are now waiting to be redeemed and hopefully the self comes out of that despondency, to experience the liberation.
Truly appreciate your generous support. Thanks a lot my friend 🙏
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That liberation is well earned and sweet when it comes. My pleasure and privilege 🙏🏼💛🌹
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Wow. That’s powerfully painful and beautiful all at once. Lovely, Radhika. 💙
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Thanks Jeff for that lovely comment. 💙
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You’re most welcome, Radhika. Always. 💙
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Wonderfully crafted Radhika. Wish we all have the delete button to erase those deep buried memories.
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I know, I wish we did have them. Thank you Sowmya
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Wow, this beautiful!
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Thank you so much
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Dark and Eloquent, Radhika! An exquisite expression of haunting memories! I think we have all been there from time to time! ❤
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Yes, Cheryl. Those dark memories spare none.
Thank you so much. Have a lovely Sunday ❤️
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Wow such a wonderfully written piece layered with the truth of a trigger that is followed to the end of such powerful emotions. Truly haunting Radhika and well done on the prompt!💖👏👏👏
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Many thanks Cindy 💖
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It’s a pleasure💖
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Your poem gave me chills-beautiful. 🍃
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Thank you
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Fantastic poem💛
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Thank you Olivia ❤️
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Perfectly relatable as thought you peeped into my mind and painted the canvas… It’s been more than two years and I still do not have an answer.. I actually wrote a short post as my hopeful answer, my first post here .. I hope that we all find the elusive answer soon…
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It’s very overwhelming and lonely to be in that dark space. The chaotic thoughts create a cacophonic din. Yes, I do hope that all there find an answer.
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Magical
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Thanks Julius
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Beautiful poem Radhika
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Thanks Chiru
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Awesoooome. I love it
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Thank you!
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This is by far the most real and connecting content , i have read here… Very relatable and real
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Thank you Jasleen
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Emotions very palpable
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Thank you Tom
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Awesome piece resonated with a provoking thought, Radhika. 💙
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The lines , imagery , adjectives that you have used are intriguing , keeps one hooked! .
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Thank you so much!
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Am sharing a piece on a sudden downpour in our city – hope you enjoy it .
https://appamprawns.wordpress.com/2021/12/01/sudden-downpour-its-consequences/
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Will check it out!
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