Scars
The Memories We Hide
(c) 20 Jan. 2015
All rights reserved
Ashley Howard
We all have scars from traumatic experiences whether they be physical marks on our bodies or the actual event replaying constantly in your mind when triggered by a stimuli associated with that experience. Although this will mostly be talking about the physical scars we create over our bodies, all scars can cause a withdrawal from everyday activities. So have you dragged that knife across your skin? Have you scratched until you bled? Have clawed until you broke skin? Have you used a safety pin that wasn't so safe? Why? Why would you harm that beautiful temple of yours? Don't answer that, because I know why. I've been there and I've experienced it. If you ever felt you didn't matter and that everyone kept going on with life without you because you were worthless; I'm here to change your opinion about yourself. if you ever felt numb from the world and that's why you broke skin, don't worry feelings suck I agree, but they don't always have to. They can cause great happiness and beauty. Once you been bent; you know how to be whole, once you've been numb; you know how deep to feel, and once you've cried a thousand tears; you know how to smile for a thousand miles. Once your light was dimmed you know how to be your brightest and if you have hated yourself, you know how to love yourself. Remember everyone has flaws they dislike and some hate everything and you have the power to change it and do it correctly without health threatening actions.
Scars you hide with your shorts and sweaters or a bracelet or two will always be there. They may fade, they may be sensitive, and they may never truly heal. Those scars can continue to harm you. You need to change your perspective for the sake of those you care about and care about you. Because when you think differently that struggle you overcame was just a stepping stone and those scars just map out your past saying you're gonna last through all the struggles and pain because you've been there before and you've been completely worn. You know the challenges ahead and accept them with open arms and a leap of faith that everything is eventually okay. No need living in the past when living in the moment is where it's at and don't get me wrong, I'm not saying be all about you. I'm saying stay true in all you do. Scars are there and yeah people judge but they can't hurt you when you know where you're from. They can say shit and keep running their mouths but when you truly make it is when they're all about shutting their mouths trying to get a ride to the lovely life. Don't fall for their tricks.
Girl you're beautiful the way you are and shouldn't be brought down. Chin up princess you're tiara is falling. Just remember nobody's perfect, but also nobody can be you and that's perfectly imperfect. The imperfections make you you. The ways you are make you unique. That way you know you're you... yeah now show the world the truth because that's better than any façade.
Boy you're handsome and perfect. those scars are just battle wounds. Chin up cause you're kingdom is failing they need their king to guide them through battle. You're strong and can get through anything just remember you're never alone. Just remember nobody's perfect, but also nobody can be you and that's perfectly imperfect. The imperfections make you you. The ways you are make you unique. That way you know you're you... yeah now show the world the truth because that's better than any façade.
