Drip Drop

Bullied

The words cut her,

The mocking stabbed her;

The pushes, the jeers, the snickers and whispers,

They bruised, they scarred, and marred her for life.

But now she doesn't need them.

She cuts herself, starves herself,

Knowing she deserves this stabbing pain;

She pushes herself to get past the past, 

to get better and forget, 

but she can't,

Because she remembers.

Every shove, every word, and the looks, 

How it kills her.

Now every night,

She opens her drawer and pulls out a blade, 

And wishing the pain will fade,

She slices her wrists, 

hoping one day she'll be brave,

That she won't be useless like everyone says,

That she'll be able to escape these worthless days.

She's dying, she's hurting, but still she's alive, 

waiting for the right moment to arrive.

She's a tiger without teeth, claws or a roar. 

She's a mute with clipped wings, unable to soar.

Her bruises have faded, the pain has turned numb. 

Now she doesn't even know why she does it, 

But she knows she won't stop

and so her blood

drip

drops.

Reviews

[Obscured by the Shadows]

This poem is very dark and mysterious. The emotion in it is very moving and makes me sad. The fact that it invokes any sort of emotional reaction at all makes it a good poem. Though the rhythm is a bit strange, the words flow nicely and paints a clear image in my head, one that many people can relate to. Self-harm is an addiction, just like drugs and alcohol, it is very difficult to over come.

Excellently written, keep it up.

[Crimson Apples]

A girl I knew from my old school tried to kill herself recently. But thanks for the review! I'll pay more attention to my rhythm now, thanks for mentioning it.

[Obscured by the Shadows]

The concept of being in enough pain to take your own life is beyond my comprehension, I hope she is alright.

[Crimson Apples]

:)
While I can't answer that for her, I know there are people who care for her. Thank you for your concern.

[crimealoft]

WOW. This poem really digs into my heart and reminds me of what I over came. Nice, hope you write more of these poems

[Crimson Apples]

Thanks for reviewing!
I'm glad you've overcame your obstacles. If I'm ever feeling dark and gloomy, I'll be sure to write dark and gloomy poems =)

[Dani The Unreviewed]

So, can i ask.... Did you stop cutting?
I'd suggest you stop cutting.
it aint gonna take you nowhere but closer to possible death.
and, the bullies won't stop because you're hurt...they'll just get worse.

[Crimson Apples]

well, it wasn't really about me, although I used to cut irregularly when I was around eleven... thanks for the advice! I've never been bullied the way i explained it.

[Dani The Unreviewed]

just my thoughts to anyone about this. very well done.

[Crimson Apples]

Thanks, and I'm happy you think that way (:

[Dani The Unreviewed]

my pleasure :)

[MandaBear]

Wow very chilling but in a good way. Great job =) 100%

[Crimson Apples]

Thank you! =D

[MandaBear]

No problem my friend =)

[Crimson Apples]

Dang, I feel loved.

[MandaBear]

I am glad to make you feel that way =)