I Look at Myself

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I look at myself... 1

Seeing this person2

I don’t always understand3

Or even want to know4

I ask myself how can 5

Anyone love such a soul6

I scrub and clean my hands7

Over and over again8

Willing myself not to9

I walk the streets10

Pockets filled with my hands11

I tell myself not to12

I stare at a book 13

It shakes madly in my hands14

I struggle so hard not to15

I look at myself...16

Clenching my hands17

I break the mirror18

Pick up the pieces 19

Its impossible not to20

Slashes and slices21

I don’t understand 22

I don’t want to know23

I just want it to stop 24

For a little while25

I wake up in blood26

I look at my hands27

I scream I told you not to28

Please somebody29

Hold on to my hands30

And help me not to.31

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  • Isabellangels
    September 26, 2008

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    So much raw emotion and pain in this one. It tore at my heart. It shook me to my core. Very well written


  • Sgs
    September 22, 2008

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    Well T, you have done it again and brought tears to my eyes. I have dealt with self-injury in others and I know it is an addiction like many other addictions. I hope that you have the strength to overcome it.

  • overdose
    September 22, 2008

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    Again like I read more and more from you makes me feel good inside .I love this poem.believe me I check every afternoon to see if u posted something new


  • Bobbert da Llama
    September 21, 2008

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    Well I can tell you one thing... never in my life have I read a poem that has had the word "hands" in it so many times, but I see where your going... however... on the other side, how can I put this lightly... it was fuckin' brilliant, totally hit home for me, I can't say that I know whats going through your head, mate, but I can say I have similar thoughts.

    So...your in the bucket of Franks, eh? Sounds bloody brilliant, wow... I don't think I have said anything that sarcastic in a while.

    Either way, bloomin' good work, keep it up!

    Rypere

  • MsAlee
    September 21, 2008

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    *reaches over to grab your hands* I'll help you all I can from way over here.

    Simply beautiful.


  • Disposable
    September 21, 2008

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    I don’t always understand
    Or even want to know
    I ask myself how can
    Anyone love such a soul

    Those words rung so true in my body, mind and soul. I always ask myself. In every relationship - nearly everyday how can somebody love me. How? Why? I don't deserve it..

    You are an amazingly, raw writer and I really appreciate you posting this. It is beautiful.

    Blair

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