Not that easy to just leave it behind
When memories flash through my head at any given moment
Slaps, boards, cracks, the sound of a voice right before
Cries, screams and laughs
Cold metal table, don’t bump your head
Coughing
Hiding bruises
Hiding thoughts
Motors
Semis
Lighters
Traintracks 
TV’s glow
My childhood was awful
You say “Can’t get over the past if you’re living in the past.” 
But what about when
You’ve tried?
What about when it’s intrusive?
What about when it physically haunts you?
What about when it’s a concrete block
And it’s painful?
Almost more so now than it was then
I guess i’ll just
Get over it
Thanks