It's Called Pain

I just can't get over the way it made me feel deep down.

It's making my skin crawl.

Now I'm crawling out of my own skin,

Just trying to find a way out. 

Can't wash it off with water. 

No matter how hot it is.

It only gets harder. 

It only gets worse.

I feel so uncomfortable in my own skin.

It makes me sick to my stomach.

It makes me cry when I'm happy.

It pushes me out, when I want to stay in.

It's called pain.

Have you ever known it?

Have you felt the rain,

And wanted nothing more but to disown it?

Because of the heaviness that it caused.

All the nights, all the falls.

I fucked up and kept it.

It's called pain.

Haven't you ever felt it?

Reviews

[Courtney Hough]

“ It's making my skin crawl.
Now I'm crawling out of my own skin,”

This is a powerful line! I really love this piece. Easy to capture and holds you till the end. This is a wonderful write by you! I really hope you’re staying safe with all the craziness going on! Best wishes:)

[mcceewrites]

Thank you for your thoughtful and inspiring review, Courtney! I appreciate it. I hope you and yours are staying safe too!

[Samuel Dickens]

These are strong words on the subject. I've heard that women have a higher tolerance for pain than men, but think that notion must be too general. Just as we are all different, so, too, are our ways of dealing with pain and capacity for it. Then, there are at least two types of pain--physical and emotional. In my experience, emotional hurts the worst. (If only aspirin could sooth a broken heart) Okay, I'm blabbering too much.
As others have pointed out, it's strong piece with some creative lines.

[Papaya]

Deeply felt words here, mccee.
Reminds me of anxiety. That constant, restless, negative energy.

[Gentleman90]

Such powerful lines. I definitely felt that in so many ways. I can't even recall all the pain I suffered but nothing is worst than coddling that pain when all you have to do is let go.

[Dana K]

Well s**t... this was intense. I love it so much. Adding it to my pile of favourite poems of all time!!

[mcceewrites]

You are so sweet! I am currently giving you a cyber hug! :) Thank you!

[Alu Ro]

Very expressive! I think you were able to capture your innermost feelings, very well written. However, can't help but notice the pain. Hang in there, it shall pass!

[mcceewrites]

Thank you for your kind words!

[John the Baptist]

Not sure if the pain in question is physical or psychological. Maybe some of each. Has the sound of acute depression.

[mel]

ugh I know that feeling so well, but it feels good to relate. Nice work!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, been there done that. Wanting to get out of our own skin, whether over rejection, or guilt, failure.
Those times when we just can't look at ourselves in the mirror.
j.

[mcceewrites]

It's a tragedy, but we all go through it!