I Couldn't Cry The Pain Away...

The razor gleams like sunlight,1

as it streaks along the wrist.2

I gaze down at the fresh warm blood,3

how did it come to this?4

Am I descending into madness.5

or is it just a phase of life?6

This world just got much colder,7

My hearts been touched by ice.8

And as I watch in wonder,9

As blood runs across my arm.10

I feel no pain or sadness,11

How can this be called harm?12

I couldn't cry the pain away,13

I needed more than tears.14

I couldn't cry the pain away,15

I couldn't stop my fears.16

No, I don't wish death upon myself,17

but no, i will not stop.18

To stop my hurt i needed more than,19

a few simple tear drops.20

You're never coming back to me,21

your love was just a lie.22

And now the nights are long and cold.23

I whisper to you, why?24

Looking in the mirror,25

i see what i've become.26

A broken girl with bloody arms,27

I've given in you've won.28

I couldn't cry the pain away,29

I needed more than tears.30

I couldn't cry the pain away,31

I couldn't stop my fears.32

You've succeeded in your mission,33

You've finally broken me.34

I wonder if you'd laugh or cry,35

If my life you can see.36

Once again the razor,37

is what i'm reaching for.38

I can't resist temptation,39

I know that i need more.40

And as it runs across my wrist,41

I cannot feel the pain.42

As all my pain spills out of me,43

and the blood falls down like rain.44

I couldn't cry the pain away,45

I needed more than tears.46

I couldn't cry the pain away,47

I've ended all my fears.

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  • lesbian-in-love
    October 13

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    This was very interesting to read. I enjoyed it. It was nicely done. Thanks so much for entering and best of luck to you in the contest.


  • trekkergirl
    June 1

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    well I gotta admit that this explained to me better why it is that people are cutters. It was written very well. Thanks for sharing ths with us. And thanks for entering this into my contest.


  • reilly500
    May 5
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    Very good. Alough you didn't get into detiail it was still great


  • Ashlyn Rose
    March 28

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    this is a poem but not a story it's good though i loved it. thank you for entering it in my contest. it was really great. emotionally i felt the feelings in it deeply


  • Maggie Kay
    March 11

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    Love it! your have really portrade her emotions well.
    i could imagine being her, you explained it and worte it in a way that i understaood her feeling.
    Very good and it doesnt matter that its a poem :


  • GrimDeath
    February 23

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    Such a strong subject and descriptions/ visuals. Such sadness and deep memories appear in my mind as I read each word. Wonderful job! Thank You for entering my contest and Good Luck!
    -Grim


    • Neolittlefish
      February 24
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      Thanks so much for the comment, I always love feedback, especially when it's good!


  • Just Breathe.
    January 24

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    First things first, faze is phase. But other than that, it's a really good poem. One of the very best I've read. Well written, great job, and good luck in my contest.


  • Savage
    January 22

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    This is amazing, just beautiful. Alot of feeling in this and it suits the picture perfectly. Straight to the finalists!


  • try2changeme
    January 18

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    emotionally beautiful

    On line 34, you mispelled finally.

    but the rest was perfect.you did an amazing job with this piece. you put emotion, and you explained the need to self-harm because crying just won't cut it. this was very emotional, and grim, and beautiful all at the same time. good luck in my contest!


  • Luckyk
    September 28, 2008

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    so sad. so tragic but yet so beatifully written. We all go through heartbreak and this is, to some the easiest way out...I know that feeling all to well, good piece and Keep up the good works


  • Neolittlefish
    September 25, 2008
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    Thanks so much for the bronze award, and the lovely comments


  • Melancholic Smile
    September 25, 2008

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    Wow - this is beautifully well written and expresses pain so descriptively. The rhyme flowed effortlessly which is always good to see. It is raw and powerful, a really good write. Only noticed a couple of typos - line 34 should be finally and line 42 should be cannot. Also a couple of i's you forgot to capitalise. But this didn't affect the overall flow at all, it was really good. Thanks so much for entering and good luck.


  • MsAlee gold member
    September 24, 2008
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    Wow, very beautiful. I know the feeling of heartbreak all to well. Good luck on the contest.

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