Lingering Whispers in Deafening Silence

Naba K.
Apr 23, 2021
Bodies underwater.
Photo by Michael Olsen on Unsplash

I stood in the darkest room of the house,
with no shame, guilt, or remorse.
Bright blood dripping down my wrist,
I touched the ground without any force.

It didn’t hurt me to bury metal in my skin,
it was self-defense, pushing pain way too far.
They can call me crazy all they want,
how would they know the story of my…

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Naba K.

A person who puts emotions, experiences, and opinions into her writing.