STOP! Your words cut deep.
I’m Emotionally drained,
frustrated to the point of no return.
But you will never break me.
STOP! You push and push.
I want so badly to push back,
but that would cause a scene.
CUT! All eyes on me. All eyes on you.
But it doesn’t matter—we’re in too deep,
Blinded by words, emotions, and thoughts.
I can’t tell if you’re there.
STOP! Can you hear me?
Shattered by your words, I walk away,
Invisible tears dripping down my face.
STOP! I hear you.
But can you see me?
Broken but not empty, spoken but not heard.
STOP! Put your hands down.
Lay your words aside.
I’m no battered woman!
You can’t hurt me.
~ Quills
© Acquilla Gbunblee, 2025. All Rights Reserved.
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This was so beautiful! Although we bend, we don’t break. Nobody can break us. Thanks for the reminder!!!
I felt the strength and courage in this poem!
This was a beautiful emotional read. Thank you for sharing this poem with us ♥️
I felt this. Your words resonate and is helpful in my healing.