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Nail Biting

I have been systematically bitting
my nails since I was 6 year's old 
so I am told

Sometimes way down past where
the skin begins and blood starts

And it hurts so much I can't even
pick stuff up

And yes I know it's a filthy habit and
it really hurts

I have somehow never been able to stop

So what is the explanation or only
conclusion to be gained

Am I in fact a sadist do I love pain 

1 thing is most definitely for certain
I must quite obviously be stupid
because I know what I am doing 
to myself

And even despite all this I still won't
be stopping any time soon 

Nailed it

Copyright © Christopher Flaherty | Year Posted 2022

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Gary Radice Date: 9/8/2022 6:22:00 AM One big thumbs up from me. I have to hand it to you Christopher, I can't put my finger on it or point to what it is but your poetry is different. Because it's different it's refreshing. Like David, I enjoyed the punchline. High 5 Cheers - Gary Login to Reply Christopher Flaherty Date: 9/13/2022 2:25:00 PM Thank you Gary Kind words and comment indeed Different I most certainly am case in point you nailed it

David Kavanagh Date: 9/7/2022 12:46:00 PM Brilliant Christopher not the habit, but the punchline, Nailed it! I’ve seen people with nails eaten away to stumps, cannot be a comfort habit way too painful for that, I’m no expert but would guess it’s anxiety related, you’re mad as a brush, a nail brush, cheers David Login to Reply Christopher Flaherty Date: 9/13/2022 2:29:00 PM Nice 1 Sir cheer's So mad in fact even they gave me the brush off and don't have a jacket in my particular size or straight enough