Still Visible Poem by Bethany King

The bruises were bearable
The cuts weren’t so deep
It never felt too terrible
But the love could not keep

The first time it happened
I forgave you it helped
People stuff up
But it’s that pain I felt

The bruises healed
And the cuts left no scars
But the broken heart killed
And the tears were never far

I was scared and alone
But I couldn’t leave
The promises about Rome
And you stealing the keys

After every hit
And every fight
The apologies came
But so did the night

I swear I did love you
I never did wrong
I know you don’t believe me
But your punches were strong

I remember crying
Throughout the night
Your face full of pain
I thought you would change

But you didn’t
And you haven’t
I had to get out
I swear I did love you
Without a doubt

The scars aren’t visible
But they are there
The tears won’t clear up
And people still stare

I can’t forget
And I can’t forgive
The toucher and pain
Won’t help me live

The lessons I’ve learnt
Is not to trust
If there’s once there’s another
And our love doesn’t matter

I’ve learnt to live
Not to love
To run where I’m near
Of falling in love