Scars

I'm sad

I have scars
Not from falling off a bike or down some stairs

But from myself

I'm not proud

I'm ashamed I deal with my problems by cutting open my skin

He tells me to stop
"You really need to stop"

It's really not that simple
Yeah I'll go a couple days without cutting

But then some stupid thing will set me off

Kids laughing in a hallway
Someone commented on a picture

These things may seem stupid but when you bottle up emotions you can't deal with small problems

Before you tell me to stop
Remember
I'm really trying
But I'll need your help

Author's Note

This is the third poem I wrote and it has minor changes.

Reviews

[gabi123]

I completely and totally relate. This poem accurately describes the feelings, and I don't know if this is true, but it seems as if you have had them yourself.

It's always excellent to write from the heart. I personally hate poetry with a lovey-dovey ending. It's just not realistic, right? Anyway, a solid effort. I give you a 93/100.

[dominic]

It is true. I write this kind of stuff when I'm sad.

[Coyote Poetry]

Powerful and honest poetry.
"Before you tell me to stop
Remember
I'm really trying
But I'll need your help "
The above lines are true. Many of us need a kind voice and some help. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Daniel Thomas Andrew Da..]

I knew a girl who would cut herself. It's how she coped with the problems in life which became too much for her. When the pressure became to much, she would cut. Sort of trying to end it all - but sort of not. Life can be harsh.