A poem about cutting

I think about it constantly.

I dreamed about it nightly.

They say it's bad

but I can't stop myself.

Somehow, It helps me release.

Some friends of mine

mentioned it,

and I felt the craving.

That night, in the dark,

I walked downstairs

and went to the drawer 

to find the sharpest knife.

One that would slice

quick and easy.

When I found it,

I indulged myself...

Mmm, chocolate cake.

Author's Note

Thanks Honeypot, wherever you are. PS. I realize cutting is a serious issue. I held a girl's lacerated arm once. This is my cathartic release.

Reviews

[Pax]

Probably one of my weakness…haha, this was unexpectedly fun to read my friend… Humorous! where's my share...? LOL

[Relic]

I've got a piece save for you pax, thanks.

[Pax]

you are most welcome, :)
oh, nice, i take that piece, haha,
we need humor once everyday,
not to think too much of the hardship
and just enjoy your cake :D

[Relic]

Yes, I agree.

[Brittany Zedalis]

Hahahahahaha, I love this!

[Relic]

I'm glad you do Brittany, thanks.

[Baby Ricochet]

I want some chocolate cake now.

[Relic]

You better hurry, there's only a couple of pieces left. ha

[Ghost of Jupiter]

Very interesting write, I was intrigued by the title and found myself drawn in... I was a bit uh, thrown by the chocolate cake line... My first reaction was to chuckle, kind of a randomness to it, but then saw the link between the indulgence... Lack of sleep, I guess, made that spin a little bit longer in the comprehension cycle than normal.. Wonderful read.

[Relic]

Lack of sleep can do that sometime. :) Thanks K.

[Ghost of Jupiter]

I know, Right?! ;) You are very welcome, Relic

[Muse]

This gives new meaning to "comfort food"
Just like self-cutting, food releases endorphins, making this a perfect analogy. Dark and witty. Loved it.

[Relic]

Thank you my dear. :)

[Muse]

btw drawer "not draw" just a small typo

[Relic]

Oh yeah, thanks. :)

[C. Jayne Johnson]

Although you might have meant this poem in a comical way. There is some literary genius in the fact that the intended cutting of oneself could have been induced by the want for chocolate cake. Very common in people with EDNOS or any other self-harm community. I appreciated it from that point of view. Also, from the humor.

[Relic]

Thanks very much C.Jayne.

[Sheila Kline]

You take the reader from the intense imagery of one who is a cutter and is seeking relief, if only for a brief time, tell of the thought process, the need for it, the desire as it mounts and how you must allow it to have its way with you...........and then
Delightful, sinfully delicious cake is splayed open for your desire to be fulfilled - ah, so very clever!
I only hope the object of your desire was "oozing" indulgent, velvet icing!
On a more serious note - God help those who must cut to release the pain that is no longer bearable! If only a piece of cake could end their pain!!

[Relic]

If only Sheila. Cutting is a serious problem for some and it scars them for life. A small slice of cake instead would certainly be a better choice. Thanks for the review.

[Emily]

Love Love Love! the twist you put in there!

[Relic]

ha, you have my thanks.

[Shadow Paradox]

Wow, this actually reminded me of my past where I had dark feelings of cutting and other deathly impulses. The chocolate cake part made me laugh, but yes cutting is a serious issue. I always say use the pen knife on the paper wrist [notebook] that way at least most of your feelings can be from ink bleeding onto paper instead of blood. Enjoyed reading this.

[Relic]

Paper always corresponds to the soul's release better than blood dripping from a wrist. Thanks Psyche.

[Frieda P]

Wasn't expecting that Relic! You're a nutter, it is a serious dilemma that many people suffer, let them eat cake, what a grand solution. ;-)

[Relic]

It certainly is a less bloody solution if anything. Thanks.

[Frieda P]

Oh yuck, blood and cake just don't go....

[Relic]

Don't tell that to Jeffery Dalmer or Ed Gein.

[Frieda P]

HA, you're all light and freaking rainbows tonight, aren't ya?

[Relic]

In some ways, yeah. lol

[Cryingkate]

There is Fric and Frac at it again..... I surrender :-)

[Frieda P]

I hope he's Fric. ;-) Pull up a chair and have a slice of bloody cake........

[Cryingkate]

They say "If you can't beat em' then join em' " don't mind if I do...I have some V-8 to share with that cake