Vera

scars

I have scars like
America
So deep
Not even my politicians know

I have scars like
An animal trapped in a zoo
Forever caged
And always with a wild instinct

I have scars like
A forest at night
Never found
Without a flashlight and a compass

I have scars like
Malcolm X
Blatantly honest
With out fear of judgment

I have scars like
A burnt CD
Copied
Only to get the same product for cheaper

I have scars like
A science theory
Only existing
Until someone proves they’re not

I have scars like
8th grade rumors
whispered about
but never confronted

I have scars like
A permanent marker
Wait long enough
And they’ll go away
I have scars