Hurt people hurt others,
I have often been told.
Invisible bruises
can turn warm into cold.
Inflict great discomforts,
somehow cozy control.
Pridefully empowered,
feeds inner darkened holes.
They never imagined
life would end up like this,
pain given to others,
shoves them down an abyss.
When opened eyes can see,
all the heartaches they caused,
Guilt will grasp from within,
force scorn to take a pause.
Once profound aches all stop,
they can find hidden roots,
To expose a dark past,
will make ego fall mute.
As held trauma resolves,
newfound peace, hearts will find.
Empathy for others,
can help this world feel kind.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Moonwashed Weekly Challenge #157– August 22, 2023
Prompt – Somehow Cozy
