SCARS of BATTLES PAST

By Jeffery Shockley





Scars of battles past are imprints

Of my life leaving discolored reflections

Of mistakes made along the way through undesirable destinations Revealed only after healing, which takes time

And a lifetime of time is what T am doing

Because of the scars I have left behind.

How does one describe the scars that cannot be seen?

5358384573198When shall we tell how the unseen scars are Healed enough? When we have grown enough?

Taking responsibility though rough at times

For the scarred blemishes inflicted by orders given

Collateral damage are those I 've claimed

To love above all else

And yet salt open wounds with momentary kisses,

Empty promises, and lies I tried to make them believe?

Why have I done these things to get behind these Prison bars leaving poor decision scars, Self-inflicted?

Not wishing to face the reality of

My own scars of battles past

Deeper than any flesh wound can comprehend.