Hi firstly, I don't want to start this with hello nobody so from now on I'm going to you somebody because everybody is a somebody and that includes you and me to regardless of what we may think.

I'd be lying if I said the title intrigued me because truth be told your piece was last posted and I usually read most and try comment and I couldn't read this without commenting because it's really well done and though it's somewhat sombre it resonates with me and no doubt many of us here because we are all let's face it scared of rejection.

1/ This was almost like having acid poured over you because it burns and scars thus staining the skin and becoming a part of you which in my opinion is extremely powerful. Just my thoughts.

2/ This too is very powerful. The control aspect is extremely hard hitting (for me as I've been there) because though the words arent said the emotional abuse is there and it stays there with us until we meet our end.

3/ I can't even comment on this. It made my jaw drop open and my hayfever began playing up (if you know what I mean)

4/ Holy smokes the imagery here is shamazingly brutal but fantastic nonetheless. One of the things that cannot be undone is words when they're said, unfortunately.

5/ A very powerful ending. All I can say is it's the ones that hurt us with the problem not us.

Typo error in the first three stanzas on all "apart" in these instances it should be "a part"

Take care
Em

Love hurts. That is all I can say for now. Such a gripping piece and so very true.

This...is...EXCELLENT! Gripped me from the very beginning! What powerful words and descriptions! People never truly realize how powerful words can be. Especially those words. Like you describe so beautifully in this piece, they can feel like they have become a part of you, within you, and they can leave wounds that never truly heal and scars that will never go away. This is such a great write! Amazing job, hon! Much love and peace to you!