“Inflicted Pain”
By Ashley O’Hare
You did not ruin me.
I glued the broken pieces back together.
I healed the cuts and bruises.
I found the strength to smile again.
It was a valiant effort on your part-
there were moments I doubted myself.
Everyone around had your face.
Once I fixed my glasses,
the similarities faded.
With clear eyes
I finally realized
the world is full of light.
Thank you.
If you hadn’t hurt me,
I never would have moved
and seen the beauty of the world
outside of my shadow.
ashleyohare 