Hurting On the Inside

When I walk through the halls,
Everyone see’s a smile,
They hear a laugh 
And think nothing of it,
Why wont you  ask me what’s wrong?
I want someone to look through my lies,
And see that im dieing on the inside
Why cant people see the real me?
Why cant they see what’s wrong?
What if one day I go home and hurt myself,
And the next day im gone?
Would you even care?
Would you even shed a tear?
I just want someone to look through my lies,
And know that im hurting on the inside.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Guzzi Avatar
August 25, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Yes, so many of us are..hurting..yet do not expect people to relate to you ..honestly...if you are not willing to trust them, in turn, with your true feeling. Folks are not mind readers, help is there for the asking. Light & Love and welcome to the soup!
Guzzi Avatar
June 12, 2009 at 5:28 PM
won't...I'm...the ' stands for a missing letter ..these are called contractions...you want people to look past the surface deep into you....words help them..thanks for sharing yours. Light & Love
Loveless Avatar
June 10, 2009 at 9:32 AM
This Is EXACTLY How I Feel Most Of The Time...Except Ive Already Been Past You..Unless You Just Havent Written So Yet. I Use To Hurt Myself. I Use To Dissapear With Drugs....I Use To Hide..And Slowly I Disappeared For A While....No ONE Notices Really. They Just Assume You've Changed. Or Something. Either That. Or They Just Dont Care To Ask. You Know As Well As I Do That Sometimes, They Just Should. Peace. Boo
Fraser Avatar
May 29, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Nice poem Ashley, James
Castelanos Avatar
May 28, 2009 at 8:20 AM
pretty !.
Jones Avatar
May 27, 2009 at 4:57 PM
thanks for the comment, Nice poem by the way
Loving Iii Avatar
May 26, 2009 at 4:09 PM
some time ago i had a step daughter named ashley. i love and pray for her still. i wanted to hurt myself after lossing her as i'm sure someone will want to hurt them selves after lossing you. stop the cycle before it starts. know that we love you, you yourself. God bless. john
Orozco Avatar
May 24, 2009 at 1:26 PM
There is many people that live like this.... just know that you are not alone God is always watching and He loves you. Jeremia
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
May 23, 2009 at 3:16 AM
Ashley, God looks through to the inside. Man is only able to see the outside. Let someone in. But, make sure the person you let in can be trusted. Suicidal ideation? Stop! Call the suicide hotline: 1-800-273-8255. Going to the other side may not mean that we will feel better. So, turn to God, find a friend, someone you trust. Get help, if needed. And realize that you have written a very effective poem. It drew me in. Keep writing. God bless you and Welcome to Poetry Soup. Always, Dane
Winter Avatar
May 22, 2009 at 4:28 PM
You are not alone. And I am sure many people care about you. Wonderful poetry. Keep writing and welcome to PoetrySoup. Love, Shar
Shahwan Avatar
May 22, 2009 at 1:35 PM
Beautiful poem.
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