Cicatriz da Alma | Scar of the Soul | My first poem [PT/ENG]

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Cicatriz da Alma | Scar of the Soul

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Scar of the Soul

Wrapped up thought
In an exhausted mind,
Transforming entangled dilemmas
Into shattered expectations.

Endless tasks
Performed out of obligation,
Unexplained pressures
Forced by education.

Throats blocked
By silenced opinions.
Well-behaved girls
Creating traumatized generations.

Even in me reinforced!

And at last, I just ask
Myself and the dead,
Is it trauma?
Or a scar of the Soul?

Translated with DeepL

Cicatriz da Alma

Pensamento embrulhado
Numa mente esgotada,
Transformando dilemas encarcilhados
Em expectativas destroçadas.

Tarefas intermináveis
Executadas por obrigação,
Pressões inexplicáveis
Forçadas pela educação.

Gargantas bloqueadas
Pelas opiniões silenciadas.
Meninas bem-comportadas
Criando gerações traumatizadas.

Até em mim reforçadas!

E por fim apenas me pergunto,
A mim mesma e aos defuntos,
Será trauma?
Ou uma cicatriz da Alma?

Final notes

I'm bound today to make the shortest post I've ever made, so before I ruin my intentions, I'll just say this poem was the first I have ever written. It was the day before my birthday this year that I realised how good it felt to just express myself without any expectations or self-imposed rules.

I bought this notebook as a gift for myself the day after, where this poem is handwritten 😊. I hope you have enjoyed the final result of that day 🙏 (note to self - oh boy, now I'm nervous about publishing it 😆!)

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It's crazy how well that poem translated in English. Very deep. Wow.

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I was surprised as well with the translation, I thought it could take the meaning of the words but I liked the result 🤗

Thank you for reading it! 😍 how are the vacations in Vilamoura? Already over? Hehe

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This was powerful and thought-provoking Margarida 💗

As human beings, and especially as women, we tend to take on too much. We keep saying YES to others when we should be ensuring that we carve out space for ourselves too! We juggle too many balls. We are forced to draw outside the lines... often The female role is one that is defined and boxed in by society. There has been substantial progress but only in some areas and in some cultural contexts. There are still many women struggling around the world to have a voice, to be seen and heard.

Mental health is so important that it needs to be a subject that we all feel able and willing to talk about and share freely with each other. Without the ability to reach out and connect with others over the things that cause us indelible pain and anxiety, we end up suffering in silence.

In answer to your closing questions...I think it is both.

It is both an emotional response to what we have to face each day, and a scar on our inner selves. The scars may fade over time and not bother us so much anymore, but they are gentle reminders that we once endured something painful... and overcame it!

I am so happy to see you finding balance and enjoying your writing once more. I loved this poem and look forward to more from you 🙂

But... as one wise dreemie @dreemsteem says... keep writing in those breaks. We all need them❣️

Much love 💗

!LUV !ALIVE !LADY

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Oh, wow! Thank you so much! 🙏🙏🙏 I'm so surprised once again to see how this poem was received by others 🙈🙈🙈. Yesterday I saw a quote from Steve Jobs that said:

"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.

Looking back now, to this time of suffering, I see so much that came out of it... It allowed me to discover this part of myself that I had no idea existed! Never, ever thought I could write something like this and yet it came out very organically, once I allowed myself to let it go...

It has been a hard, beautiful journey and writing wise, I'm so grateful to have found you my friend! You are that shine of light that continually guides me in the right direction 🙏😍

I was looking forward to read your opinion and I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it! I shall share a more recent one another soon 😍

Much !LUV

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I love that quote of Steve Jobs!

And yes... not an easy journey but super proud of you, my friend !LUV !LADY

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I saw it yesterday in the end of a Criminal Minds episode 😁😁 it was just perfect for the occasion 👌👌

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Woohoo you are a poet and you don't even know it!
That was awesome Daisy, express yourself and don't worry about what others think!
YOU are the one that matters!

Hi there Daisy it is Week 1 Day 4 of the ecency dreemport challenge! How are you still enjoying it?
I am popping in today as one half of The Charming Rascals! Are you ready for tomorrow? Did you click on the 🔑 in this post You're in the right place! Nice job from dreemport? IF so bring a bottle and see you on Friday, If not then click it now, any questions let me or Dreemsteem know. Have fun and see you tomorrow PS Bring a bottle!

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I really didn't have idea I could write something like this hehehe 🙈🙈🙈

Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏 I didn't bring a bottle but I hope the party was a blast for everyone 💜💜

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That is the beauty of Hive, just write and hit publish!
It was cracking Daisy!

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I keep forgetting how nice this place is 🙈🙈 one would think I should be used to it by now ahahah 🤣🤣

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Your first poem is actually very lovely and that's the thing about poetry, it is a pathway for expression of emotions. I enjoyed reading it and it sure has deep meanings.

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Thank you honey for your lovely comment 🙏🤗 I'm glad you enjoyed it!

For me, poems are really a wonderful way to let emotions go 😊

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I could understand the message your poem passed across and I liked it too. Truly, sometimes freedom comes in form of distance from pressure of expectations.
I came in via Dreemport

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That's right! Thank you so much for stopping by 🤗 it's greay to have your visit 😁

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Are you sure this is your first poem? You seem to have a long time writing, very beautiful and deep, I loved it ♥ and that's poetry, expressing what you feel at the moment, thanks for sharing ☺

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Yes, I'm pretty sure 😆😆 To be honest, growing up I didn't like poetry 🙈🙈 at school, in language classes, I always had trouble interperting the meaning of poems, never really understood it 😅 So, being able to write one after a few years was very surprising for me! Even more so, seing yours and others feedback 😍😍

Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏

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You have a talent, girl! The poem is just beautiful!

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Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment 🤗 It makes me very happy to see others enjoy my writing 😁

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