THEM

Folder: 
Self Harm

punish yourself, not them

make yourself pay, not them

let yourself know you're a loser, not them

tell yourself you're worthless, not them

make it hurt you know you deserve it,not them

feel the sting of the bruises you inflict on yourself, not them

but who are you keeping this from? not them

who are these scars benefiting? not them

who can help you when you lock up your heart? not them

when all is said and done who will be there to ease the pain? them

when you realize you need help who will hold you? them

when you just need to talk it all out who will stay up with you? them

so who are you scared of showing the truth to? them

who are you gonna run to if they leave you?? nobody

Author's Notes/Comments: 

mmhmm....ummm yeah...tmi

View karisheppardpoetry's Full Portfolio