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Whiskey Scars

Posted on by Penny Wilson Writes 


Whiskey was 
the medication 
used to dull pain 

When the bottle 
didn't provide 
answers 

He shared 
his agony 

an attempt to 
dissipate his 
misery

Punishment for those
whose pain was not
the same as his

The spread of agony 
simply resulted in 
unseen scars

Whiskey Scars 

The world
couldn't see 
my sharing
the lie

Copyright (C) 2023 Penny Wilson

Author:

Penny Wilson is an international writer who writes in several genres. She has written articles for WOW Women on Writing. Her poetry has been published in online journals, such as Ariel Chart, Spill Words Press and the Poppy Road Review. Penny is a member of the Austin Poetry Society. Her poetry has been featured in the publication America's Emerging Poets 2018 & 2019 by Z Publishing and Poets Quarterly and Dual Coast Magazine published by Prolific Press. Penny is an advocate for Mental Health Awareness and has the page "Mental Health Help" on her blog. She writes about the struggles of mental illnesses and Depression. She is passionate about spreading awareness for Suicide Prevention and Domestic Abuse. She expresses her passion through her writings of poetry and life experiences. You can find more of her writings on her blog at https://pennywilsonwrites.com/ and follow her on Twitter @pennywilson123.

13 thoughts on “Whiskey Scars”

  4. Wow!!! Bellissimo, Penny, Bellissimo!! So powerful and emotional! I’m sure this is a tale of many and strikes heartstrings! Scars are not only for the outer skin! And the inner ones are usually the worst!
    😊💖💕🌹

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