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Cutting
December 14, 2007
My skin separates leaving a sea of
blood, flowing down my left arm.
I smile 'cause i know I'm alive.
I have got yet through another day
of this. . .
My mind wanders to a blank,
leaving my eyes to draw back.
My breath shortens to a gasp.
I'm ready for my second cut.
Tears roll down my cheeks.
I feel relieved once again,
marking yesterday's spot. . .
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This article has 23 comments.
ilokakjid3 BRONZE said...
on Dec. 9 2011 at 9:35 am
This reminds me of myself. I stopped about a year ago, but I still think about doing it..
BrilliantInnocence SILVER said...
on Nov. 17 2011 at 9:35 pm
I can totally relate to you! It's refreshing, exhilirating , but addicting! You should try to stop, I'm trying to, it's hard but it will be worth it later on!
justsmileanddance PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 30 2011 at 12:57 pm
i can totally relate. i just wish i could put it into words like you do
xximjustmexx PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 7 2011 at 3:18 pm
5/5 I can totally relate. I feel the same way. Can you please vote and comment on my peoms?
lovetildeath GOLD said...
on Jul. 4 2011 at 3:58 am
This is really good.I cut myself too just to keep me alive.Its good to know there are more people who do it.Just stop eventually because you don't want permanent scars.
mel_aka_mic BRONZE said...
on Jun. 25 2011 at 1:34 pm
I love this. I really do. It helps me realize I'm not the only one that feels this way.
HayleySantana said...
on May. 24 2011 at 1:39 am
Beautiful. exactly how i feel.
hopelessromantic17 BRONZE said...
on Feb. 20 2011 at 10:05 pm
This is so meaningful. The line "I smile 'cause I know I'm alive" definitely struck a nerve. It's very true. Keep writing!
xRainxKissedx said...
on Jan. 28 2011 at 3:19 pm
Same story here.
wind.and.rain.again BRONZE said...
on Nov. 3 2010 at 6:20 pm
meaningful poem. its really in the present, going detail by detail.
xXxdancing_for_rainxXx said...
on Oct. 30 2010 at 8:51 am
i really liked this. that's one of the reasons i do it, too- to feel alive. great job, and keep it up!
billlover420 GOLD said...
on Oct. 18 2010 at 11:56 am
i like this poem alot it is really good it seems real like you know someone who dose this or something like that it is really good and i love it
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