Candle

Candle

 

The pain they can cause,

without knowing it.

They think it's a joke.

Sometimes I laugh along,

but inside i'm hurting.

 

One day,

it goes to far.

They start making smarter comments.

Start to follow me,

reapeating the name.

The name I wish not to repeat.

Ever.

 

I take my long thumb nail

and dig into my skin.

I only leave red marks

that rise in my skin.

I plan on taking the knife at home

and making it permanent.

 

I walk into my house

and head for the draw.

But something catches my eye.

It fills me with a scent i'm familiar with.

The scent of a Yankee Candle.

The scent of "Fruit Salad"

 

The scent that puts me to sleep each night.

The scent that makes me smile.

The scent that makes me put the knife down.

This candle makes me feel like Lynlee.

Reviews

[Harley Ann]

I hope they see it too. at least, I hope they see that it hurts you. and maybe thats their intention - to cause you harm - but, let it be their job, not yours. trust me, love, you dont want to leave scars on your arm like that forever. people ask too many questions ;) heh.
I love the end of the poem, the way a simple smell can make everything better, makes all the hate and frustration go away. you portray your emotions and inner conflict very well, nice job :)

[Allison]

This was really good!! Whoever teasing you is a complete jerk off and doesn't realize your true potential and beauty. Next time, tell them to piss off and remember that you're awesome.

[Halkhend]

This is very good it makes me think of that one thing in the world that can make me feel better

[LynLee]

shut up manda.ree.25

[Manda.Ree]

secretbloggers is right.. is it Hitler or Traitor or something else??

[Calypso]

I hope you will feel better soon. I love candles too. They fill me with a lot of peace.