The glow of the candel.
The glow of the blade over the candle.
Then it tuches my arm.
I can hear my flesh sizleing.
Feal it boiling.
For a short time the ever presnt pain is covered by this new pain.
The rush of adrenilin is so soothing.
Finally I feal something new.
And then it is gone.
All that remains are these wounds.
And then the scars.
The scars that will never go away.
They are now part of me and ever will be.
Should I hide them?
Should I show them?
No they are mine and only mine.
No one needs to know.
No one should know.
i shouldnt be talking much about mutilation myself, but i hope in time u can find a way to deal with life's hardships without physically hurting urself.
neways i like the poem...especially the end because i dont think ur scars should be shared with the world...u made some really good points in this piece about the pain subsiding only for a little while, but it feels all too well worth doing. just keep ur head up...i'm working on doing the same thing.
"For a short time the ever presnt pain is covered by this new pain." I can almost see the new wound, very well done. This poem speaks to a lot of people out there. I have turned awy from cutting and burning and focused more on just my writing. Though it was a good way to release the pain within, it only caught me more trouble then I needed. Very well done. I enjoyed this piece. (I know, bad comments, but they are true.)
hmmmm... i noticed i didn't read this one wen i went through and read yer stuff i must have missed it... i know i have problems, but you have problems and i dont like it! (hits you on head with big stick) if you haven't stoped doing that you better! as yer friend i'm kinda freaked out by it so stop! i stoped so you can too! just dont do that! please! (prowels off) grrrrrrrrr... mheracai
I got to read this because I clicked on Random User Profile, and your page showed up. I really liked your poem. I relate to it well. It's not a pleasant thing. You try to hide it, it makes you feel more guilt and shame. When people see it, they react different ways. Many people don't understand what it feels like, the calm, the feeling that you're OK, that if you can just do it "this time" then maybe you can stop, maybe you won't need to again. But it's a never-ending cycle. It stays like a friend. It's there to help you. But it's got to change sometime, right? It's hard. Sorry for such a crappy comment. I just wanted you to know that I understand what you were writing about. Samantha
hey this was a good wright i don't think you should be cutting yourself but i have been there. try to write before you start cutting,other than that good wright.
hey thanx for your feedback. i know what your going through and although cutting, burning feels so good..at first..writing to relieve pressure and talking about it with sumone else who knows can help too. we should talk more...write me...secretdream0@yahoo.com. bye
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