Scar

The problem with scars

is when they're over-healed

beyond a marked memory,

but a raised present curvature

on the landscape of my physical world.

Mountains keep me from an oasis of love

and I am trapped beyond the ridges.

Elevations and altitudes

Revelations in attitude

Maybe it's me who is too rude

to myself and hold myself to blame

for nature's natural formations.

I've spent every waking day

Pouring thought into acceptance

a depressive downward slope,

then base my mood on how strong I feel

and how proudly I can climb over my hills.