Playback using Poetry
By Jibrael Jos
Written in 2020
Trauma entered uncalled
Right through close doors
I could not leave it behind
It has permeated my soul
My eyesight is affected
My heart feels cringed
I like to act normal
though I am unhinged
My anchor was shattered
foundation destroyed
Instead of a happy childhood
I found seething lava inside
Unable to forget
Unable to forgive
Sometimes I wore a mask
Mostly forgot to live
From the depth of despair
I learnt to swim
I learnt to dance
And I learnt to sing
I understand compassion
I understand warm hugs
I understand strength
I understand choking lumps
I am a fortress today
Take refuge my friend
My walls will shield
and ramparts will fend
A quantum of solace
A photon of light
Swim towards me
I have you in my sight
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