Healthy Habit

I can see your eyes stealing glances at my wrists

can see the cogs in your mind whirring

deciding whether or not to believe me

when I tell you that I’m fine

worry lines are etched upon your face

as you run your fingers down the scars on my bare arms,

searching for the hint of a recent one

 

People say that old habits die hard

but you found me and made me see

that I would be the one to die if I didn’t stop

so when you looked me in the eyes

and told me that you loved me for the first time

I realized that you were my healthy habit-

my amazing addiction

 

You gave me the courage to peel off the layers

hiding my shameful secret

you told me once

that every mark on my skin

are un-inked tattoos of the terrible places I have been

but ones that I should cherish, not conceal

for I found my way back to happiness again

I found a way to love and feel again

Reviews

[Dominique Lambright]

I liked the positivity in this piece :)

[Simon Welsh]

Love the optimism in this. Something I am devoid of, ha!

[Blue Belle]

It's so hard to put into words how I feel about this poem. I love it. It's sad, yet romantic. The first line grabbed my interest right away, so didn't the title. It's beautiful.

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

This is inspiring and sweet.
Shows just how powerful love can be, and that if you have a good guy he can really help you change you're life around.
This is a strong emotional piece.
Has a ton of meaning to it this one, and was great to read :)

[Vidya Bacchus]

This is a wonderful poem Laura.Even when you have been through so much and you think you might never be happy again you must never give up because you will.

[Brook]

I can relate to this, and i think this is just so beautifully written. I really love this, Laura! Wonderful write.

[wordman]

and love set you free I enjoyed the write you painted a vivid picture of emotions

[Ruth]

Superb articulation here of a subject that more people would relate to than you would think, the chance to feel again allows the scars to heal somewhat, outwardly and inwardly, awesome write x

[Lyn Anderson]

This is an amazing write. I am so glad you sent it to me. I do so love your stuff. I have been remiss in visiting. I beg your pardon. Oh, and one minor suggestion, but it might be that you didn't feel that way so that is the way you left it, but, in my opinion, the last line begs for an again at the end.

[Laura Harrison]

you're so kind :) and thank you for the suggestion

[Lyn Anderson]

No problem. I love your writing.

[Laura Harrison]

thank you :)