Recovery

by Someone Invisible   Aug 7, 2015


Dear girl... Darlin...look down
Examine your pale little arms
Can you still see them so clearly?
And where's that blade you used to harm?
It's been so...d**n long hasn't it?
And they've become so pale right?
And you realize...you actually feel good
And you see your arm is a much better sight.
Yes baby, I know you still get quiet
And I want you to know it's ok to be sad
But can't you see the massive difference???
Isn't occasional rain better that the storms you once had?
Baby girl your feet are firmly on the ground
Yes yes I know you stand on shifty sand
But... You no longer choke on the water
You no longer struggle so hard to stand.
Darling... You're f-ing better now
And I know you can't believe it
I know you're scared to trust it
But you put the blade down... You finally quit
You made it

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  • 8 years ago

    by No1ButMe

    I myself am a recovering addict from cutting, the 13th I just hit my year of being sober. This poem is so amazing, and so true. It's defiantly a must read for all cutters. Thank you for those words. 5/5

    • 8 years ago

      by Someone Invisible

      Defiantly an emotional piece for me. Hopefully I hold true to it. And I'm so glad you're a recovered and hope you never have a reason to relapse.

  • 9 years ago

    by Meme

    Weekly Contest Judging comment:
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    The tone was endearing throughout the piece. As if, the writer understood the pain that the girl was going through. And I sensed the positivity within the lines, although it was talking about something dark, it was also celebratory as the girl had found a way out of this addiction, out of its pain. I was happy to see her find a way to recovery.

  • 9 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    Wow. This filled me with genuine emotion - a stunning write full of sadness and hope. Wonderful. Nominated.

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