Safe Place

When you found out about my self- harm,

you held my wrist and placed gentle kisses on every jagged line

and you promised me that you would always be there for me-

especially on days when I didn’t want you to.

I never thought that I would be able to tell anyone my secret without then branding me as a freak;

I never thought that I would be able to tell anyone without them running away

but you gave me the will to get better,

you gave me a reason to stop mutilating myself.

I would be lying if I said that it was easy from them on

because the next couple of months after that were hell

and the temptation to pick up a blade was as strong as it ever was

but I always had you to stop me from taking the plunge.

And I know they say that you should never make homes out of people;

but you are my shelter when the storm is raging inside of me,

my safe place when my thoughts become deadly-

you give me the strength to continue to breathe.

Reviews

[sonnie ibadah]

a powerful and very touching peace. it takes a lot to face your inner most demons and share something like this. i felt the sincerity through out, very nice work...

[ARuth]

this is very good. Well done!

[Sami Khalil]

Courageous indeed and heartfelt...Bravo....................

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

this was a very heartfelt, touching, romantic peace...
The whole meaning to it is just beautiful :)
Its amazing the affect someone special can have on you...
they pick you up when you fall down, tell you your worth so much more then you know, even tell you your the prettiest girl in the world when you feel ugly.
That's called love... this was a beautiful piece well written :)

[❤ Maggie ❤..]

This was a truly touching piece. One of the hardest things to do, is to open up to people after you've pushed them away for so many years. I think this was an amazing write

[Ruth]

It takes courage to write of such and I am glad you have a haven...home is where we can go when all seems unbearable x

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

Powerful writing... the sincerity speaks for itself, and I applaud you!

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

Wonderful. Glad you found out a home in him/her. Love...whatever kind it is, is a blessing. Feel safe with your haven.

Well-done.

[The Hampstead Poet]

Beautiful. That relief knowing that you don't have to carry your problem alone anymore, knowing you have someone who is there for you and will support you. Your words almost flow out, and it is that disorganized sentiment that makes this poem really spectacular. You mean every word you say. Amazing.

[Vidya Bacchus]

This has a great message.Even in the midst of our turmoil we mast find our safe place :)