Trauma Not Drama
By Steven Bates 1 Feb 2024
The damage done was so severe
From things I've seen and heard
In my mind the images sear
And emotions violent stirred
Some say that I'm just acting out
Complaining with all the drama
But I'm here to say what it's about
And it's damage caused by trauma
There is a difference of the two
For Trauma makes its mark
It takes its toll and works on you
Creating monsters in the dark
Drama is just a word from those
Whom fail to understand
That trauma to its' "mark" bestows
So many symptoms so unplanned
It rips away all sense of calm
Filling void with anxious thought
It aches your being, from soles to palm
And makes you feel distraught
Withdrawal, betrayal, fear and pain
Depression, angst, and worry
All from trauma are things you'll gain
And that's when things get blurry
So be aware when trauma hits
The effects are none too pleasant
Whereas with drama, it only pits
Those living in the present
Trauma though will take the past
Rip it through the here and now
Make the damage long and last
However much you allow
The trick then is to tame the beast
to beat the trauma down
Unlike drama, to say the least
Trauma is more than just a frown
Trauma itself is more than a wound
It's more than just a scar
It's mind and soul and flesh impugned
That really sets the bar
But I'm here to say it can be healed
Managed, cured, and dressed
Packed away, boxed, and sealed
Put away, filed, and processed
There are options, there is hope
There are methods to be fair
Know you're strong and you can cope
And people out there care
So keep the faith, and keep in mind
That though trauma gets a grip
You can get thru this traumatic bind
And all the drama skip
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