Cut

CUT
A river of red flows
So angry and wild
The pain that consumes 
Comes from deep within

Crying won't help
It gives way to reality
Numb. Numb that's how it feels

The sliver blade tucked and hid
So prying eyes won't see
From behing the curtain all is well
How wrong is it of me? 

Skin gives aways to the crimson
Although its not my intention
Fascinated.  Intrigued 
It consoles me 

The thin green spidered vein
Its what gets me the most
I dig deeper and deeper 
To a point it may really hurt

The scarring a reminder 
That not all is well
But its mine, my story to tell

A sliver of hope in my heart
A feeling I can't explain
All I want to do is stop
Oh! To late I hit a main vein.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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A  Avatar
September 15, 2016 at 11:37 PM
SAD IMAGERY. SKAT
Gilchrist Avatar
September 16, 2016 at 5:01 AM
Thank u
A   Avatar
September 13, 2016 at 4:00 PM
Makayla Gilchrist , well done. LINDA
Allison Avatar
September 12, 2016 at 3:32 PM
Oh Makayla this is so dark and sad - a few years ago I worked with a young student who self harmed - she told me it was to make sure she was still alive:-(hugs Jan xx
Gilchrist Avatar
September 12, 2016 at 3:34 PM
I to have a friend that cuts this is dedicated to her... She says cutting reminds her that the pain she is going through is minor :(
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