Do you know Pain?

Do you know Pain?

The spirit crushed
then, by force
drawn back out
to something that resembles
its original dimension

Dents, and gentle bulges
betray the trauma,
only perceived by those
near and focused

Otherwise overlooked

‘Til after eons

The end result
cracked and marred

Draws forth recollection
of the start

The pitted, scarred
result bearing only
passing resemblance
to its origin.