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Cuts - An original poem


 

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Hey girlies! Check out this poem by a GL reader and let us know what you think in the comments. We think this poem is particularly appropriate given the special report topic we address in our out-so-soon June/July 2011 issue.

Cuts

I cut.

I don't know why.
I cut, and I don't cry.

I cut, but I don't show,

I cut, and I just don't know,

what to do next,

because my mind is perplexed,

that I put on this mask,

and do what i'm asked.
I'll walk out the door,

where no one knows,

I'll walk out the door,

where the cuts don't show.

Everyone thinks I'm perfect,

that i have my life together.

Everyone has no idea,

that I cut.

The writer of this poem wanted us to know (and we’re sharing) that she is working through all of her issues, and poetry has become a part of that process. We wish her luck, love and well-being!

Want to showcase your work? Whether you like to dabble in creative writing, swoosh some strokes on a canvas or snap pics, send us your poems, short stories and artwork to youwroteit@girlslife.com OR just click “Submit Your Own” below. 
 
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BY GL READER ON 5/12/2011 7:00:00 AM

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Me too, girl, me too. There are a lot of people who know I used to cut last year, because I was going through a lot of stuff. But the thing is, they all think I got better. Now, I'm going through so many insecurity issues that cutting... it makes me feel pretty. Weird, huh? My girlfriend (I'm gay) knows about some of the more recent ones, and I think my best guy friend does too, but the latest have all been a secret. And truthfully, I don't want to let anyone I know personally see. It makes me feel good, but they'll make me feel bad. I dunno. Just letting you know that you're not alone, I guess.

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by VictorianPorcelain on 5/22/2011 4:18:23 PM

 
 

I wish you good luck sweetieSmile i am still on the road to recovery 4 years later, but it does get easier. i promise you that, same to anyone else out there struggling...Im here for anyone who needs it..

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by softball_chic_4_ever on 5/19/2011 10:24:35 PM

 
 

I have eczema(a disease of the skin that leaves big scabs on your skin and dark rashes) instead of cutting, i pick at the scabs. i feel better when i see the blood and i know its a problem. Im planning on talking to my Best Friend in the world about it because im starting to think about commiting suicide. My great Aunt Louise died this year, i never knew who my grandparents on my dad's side were, my mom is threatening to leave my family over and over again, and my cousin had jumped off a 2 story building for self defence because someone was trying to harm her. She was in the hospital with a broken hip and arm. I seem like the perfect child, but im not. I carry a blue notebook around with poetry in it. mostly depressing poetry. I feel that i can only trust my best friend. i don't necessarily want feedback. i just want to get this out, so i can stop crying myself to sleep. I don't know how this started but i want to finish it. Thank you for reading and for caring. I love you all! : )

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by MusicLove on 5/18/2011 10:37:31 PM

 
 

i cut too...

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by spunkygirl03 on 5/17/2011 7:04:14 PM

 
 

wow, this is a really pretty poem

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by DanceFreak99 on 5/16/2011 7:32:28 PM

 
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