The blood

by Mark Coates   Apr 26, 2005


When the blood runs down my arms
I'm glad to know I'm whole
When I'm not in pain
It feels like I'm not alive
When everyone hates me
One thing gets me through
When I want to die
My blood removes that craving
When I feel better
I stop

© Mark Coates 2005

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  • 19 years ago

    by BleedingAngel

    So true and very sad....I know the feeling, I can honestly relate....I love it, so emotional!!

  • 19 years ago

    by shannon

    i liked this poem alot...5/5..keep it up

  • 19 years ago

    by Brookeღ

    Short and to the point. You said what you needed to with just a few words! I loved it! Take Care! Brooke 5/5

  • 19 years ago

    by Poetically Speaking

    Really nice poem man.. so true at times, so true. Keep it up, don't worry, you'll get known around here fast.

  • 19 years ago

    by BleedingAngel

    very short, but so full of emotionas, I can totally relate to your pain!!! I feel like this every day, great job!!! Usually I just read poems that rhymes, but this really grabbed me!!!

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