You tread so carelessly and selfish through life

Wreaking havoc, destroying hearts and causing strife

For you, it was but a moment, a normal thing that you do

For me, it is a lifetime of reliving what you put me through

I close my eyes and picture myself at the sea

as you toss, throw, and rip like waves through me

Like the rogue waves, you strain and hold me down

Sinking into darkness, I begin to drown

Once the storm is over,

there’s a Calmness to the sea

Washed up on the beach alone,

only seashells surround me

Your hands scar my skin like imprints in the sand

Your existence feels like a lingering shadow cast over the land

Hurrying to the water, I cleanse my body at the edge of shore

I close my eyes in pain,

Unsure if I can take this any more

The shells encompass my body guarding me from the oceans wrath

I seek comfort in the darkness through this lonely hard path

The sharpness of your tongue

Lingers upon my skin like a tattoo

In your eyes this is a love story,

You find comfort in this memory that you can refer back to

For you, it was but a moment

For me, it is every day

I have run from it forever, stuck in this memory like a relay

You stormed upon me once, probably nothing for you to remember

But my body has felt it a million times, everyday, it feels like forever

The shell begins to move and tumble through the sea,

Caressed by the waves, it opens up and sets me free

I’d hoped one day you’d seek me out

Trying to explain your side

My anger is unpredictable,

Coming and going like the tide

Here I stand before you demanding back The pieces of me you took.

I’m no longer a victim, nor the girl you shattered and left shook

You may never again enter my body

Not even through my head

For I am here. I am thriving. I am not dead.

You may seek me once more for another love story to tell,

When you think you’ve finally found me ,

In my place ,

you’ll only find Seashells