Iodine, Dear Friend

A poem About Self Harm

Iodine ,Dear Friend

That oh so familiar smell that initial little sting 

cloaking up the ruby droplets which seep out of my skin

drawing my friend razor from his hiding place

another surgical incision the relief a welcomed grace

trickling onto pre arranged covers the deep crimson line in sight

touching the cloth this deep colour expands and soon turns light

Gazing upon reflection from this unforgotten friend 

reaching for the iodine so the incision can soon mend 

another scar to bare another tear in the skin 

but the release of such emotion I couldn’t bare to hold within

 

Author's Note

Please be honest as always

Reviews

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an expressive piece - emotions of pain - strong imagery reflecting the pain - "another scar to bare another tear in the skin" - well written!