Tag Archives: self-harm

Scars

Posted on May 24, 2017 by PookyH

I will not hide my scars away The way you think I should. Each scar will always tell the story Of a day I could.. A day I thought I couldn’t bear To take another breath; When life felt so … Continue reading →

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You ask me why I cut myself

Posted on March 1, 2016 by PookyH

[Today is self-harm awareness day] You ask me why, I don’t have the words to tell you. You ask me why, But I don’t know myself, You ask me why, I wish I had an answer, You ask me why, … Continue reading →

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Surviving

Posted on January 18, 2016 by PookyH

Each wound a jagged edge With which he’d have to live. Each scar a tale told, Retold ad infinitum. Each cut, further proof Of a life that hurt too much. But each day lived A survivor’s tale. Surviving Not living; … Continue reading →

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Falling

Posted on August 20, 2015 by PookyH

[This beautiful poem and accompanying words are being shared anonymously by a dear friend facing an incredibly hard time. Please take a moment to read her words and another moment to respond. She will hugely appreciate your feedback and kind … Continue reading →

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Supportive

Posted on August 11, 2015 by PookyH

Thank you for not judging And for showing me the way To keep myself far safer On another tricky day. You didn’t tell me not to And you didn’t shake your head; But you did give some suggestions Of some … Continue reading →

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Fresh Blood

Posted on August 6, 2015 by PookyH

He knew no way to manage That wasn’t this way, And always, If he found that he’d had a bad day, He reached out for his blade And then out his pain played In the wounds he created And the … Continue reading →

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Again… (A poem about self-harm)

Posted on July 9, 2015 by PookyH

His arms were a mess, But he couldn’t care less As he got out his old blade again. He had no other way To manage hard days, So his arms paid the price yet again. He hated the way that … Continue reading →

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Drunk

Posted on May 8, 2015 by PookyH

She tumbled fast into oblivion, Oblivion was bliss. She wanted to escape the world, And its persistent hiss. She wanted to find ways to be That hurt a little less And she wanted to find ways to cope That didn’t … Continue reading →

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Why Cut

Posted on April 20, 2015 by PookyH

But Why? She said. Why would you hurt yourself This way? The pain must be unbearable. Of course, She’s right. The only thing more unbearable Than this coursing, Cutting, Pain Is the pain it masks and hides For just a … Continue reading →

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Melting Pot

Posted on March 11, 2015 by PookyH

For her the pain of cigarettes, Burning through her palm, Was the only thing that stopped her, Causing herself far more harm. The world was hard to manage, Feelings wouldn’t keep in check. Her world each day was misery, Her … Continue reading →

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