Solely

This pain, easing with the sharp edge of a razor,

is focused and sure.

I'm not in need of death's breath to sustain me,

only a reminder that life still grasps me.

Look at my homemade tattoos,

and understand that they are solely mine.

Author's Notes/Comments: 

A poem about cutting

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Drew Hammon's picture

ok, this was really well writen, and I liked it, but poems about cutting are a dime a dozen. though this is one of the better ones I've read. And I understand it too by the way, i have my own scars, so don't think I'm just being an asshole. anyhow like i said i thought it was good.