Ptsd Poem by Paul Warren

How do you stand the memories?
That hit back at you so hard
Do the faces pop up at you
And the events are relived
In all of their frightfulness

Do you feel bad again and again
Where it doesn't diminish or retreat
Your defence to it was once strong
Replacing these memories with new ones

But nowyou are left not looking up
Forever facing inward on yourself
As the black dog wins again
Not needing your permission.

© Paul Warren Poetry