She learned to take herself
out of her body, to separate
no longer be encased by flesh.
She learned to go, bundle her spirit
carry it out and away, above the invasion
the uninvited intolerable penetration.
She learned numbness, not to be
within her skin, to pack up her
soul and exit, just until it was over.
She learned how,
survival was her teacher.
It was the only way.
She didn’t know help
with mouth stitched closed
only endurance walked with her.
© Alicia Grimshaw 2018
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
Sometimes, when we reach deep within us, there is a strength that can get us through almost anything. I really liked this one, Ali!
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Ann, I always appreciate the time you take to leave me thoughtful feedback. It is such a gift to hear from you. Have a marvelous week.
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Powerful message!
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Thanks Laurie. This is a topic that needs to be brought out in the open so healing can begin.
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Powerful, courageous and deeply moving.
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Thank you so much for those words.
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You’ve eloquently captured the imprisonment of emotions of a body that has been awfully hurt.
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Let’s continue to bring healing to the world and ourselves with our words. Dream onward fellow poet.
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Words are wonderfully strong medicine for the soul 😊
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There’s a lot of strength in your words here Ali. Beautiful
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Miriam, I appreciate your support.
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Always a pleasure to drop by Ali. 💕
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It was the only way.
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Thanks for the message my friend.
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Beautiful Ali 🙏🏻💚
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Thank you for your kind response.
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This is a poignant and highly topical poem Ali.
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Thank you. There is a great deal of hurt that needs healing.
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Agreed.
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