The boy with the scars

The boy with the scars found relief in nothing.

The pain stayed with him like a terminal disease,

no matter where he went or what he did.

He was tired of the constant battle.

Gripping the handle with white knuckles,

tears streaming from his eyes,

his brain cloudy with thoughts,

he touched the blade to his arm.

Slowly he sliced down through the flesh,

blood running down his arm onto the floor,

like a red river,

carrying away the pain.

The emotional pain seemed to fade,

only to be replaced with the physical hurt.

To give himself the relief, even if only for seconds,

it was worth it.

No one knew.

No one noticed.

He didn't want people to know.

He didn't want people to notice.

The boy.

The scars.

Both, invisible to the world.

Both, no one caring about.

The boy was me.

The boy is me.

I am the boy with the scars.

Reviews

[Patricia Williams]

One of my really good friends cut. Shes doing better. I just want you to know, I too cried when I read this. Please stop, it really can't be worth it. Jesus loves you, and I know he cries every time you put the blade to your arm.

Please please please stop. I know it's hard; and really, I understand. I was my friend's sole confidant for 2 years as she got better. If you ever need to talk, I'm here for you. :)

And I promise, people care about you. They might not be the best at showing it, but they do. :) Heck, I care about you, and I've known you what? Like 2 weeks? You're a really great guy, and I hope you get through this.

[Legolas]

I'm really sorry I made you cry. I know.

I have stopped. I had severe depression for a year and a half. Last January I underwent several treatments of ECT and now I'm better:)

Thank you. I'm very glad I got through it. Thank you for the review.

[Patricia Williams]

Oh I'm soo glad! (you don't have to apologize :)).
It makes me so happy that you got better. It's a long hard road that not many make it through, I'm really proud of you. :)

I know all this is kinda late, but one can always use encouragement! :D

[Legolas]

Thank you:)

I am so glad I'm finally free of depression!

[That_Girl]

Well, you know how I can relate. Well spoken hun. Keep it up, writing will help. :)

[Legolas]

Thanks alot

[Celestial Witch Child]

I also relate... This gave me chills.

[Marissa]

This is deffinately true....very pretty.

[Legolas]

Thanks

[Marissa]

your welcome!

[Alm]

This is so heartbreakingly honest. It shows what is happening, how it feels, and why it happens. It's a glimpse into why. And that last stanza is just such a simple yet powerful confession.

-Alyssa

[Legolas]

Thank you for your words Alyssa