Skin & Bones

Skin & Bones

A Poem by Larry John
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trigger warning: suicide

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the angels in high places

call down from their soft perch.

they cup their hands and catch my tears

as I fall down to earth.

 

the angels in high places

watch my soul burn thin.

their cries and grief go unheard

as I

unwrap my skin.


the angels in high places

lift me up and take me home

the pain that once controlled me

is left inside my bones. 

© 2016 Larry John


Author's Note

Larry John
really not feeling great today. guess this just came out of that feeling.

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I think many people have felt the same way you have, but not everyone could express it as beautiful as you have. Just take a deep breath, wash your face with cold, cold water and then do something you love, but most of all, don't think about what upsets you, don't even think about thinking about it. :) :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Larry John

8 Years Ago

thank you so much for your kind words
Larry John

8 Years Ago

(I don't know why my comments keep getting cut off, haha) This will always be a review that I treasu.. read more
Cyprian Van Dyke

8 Years Ago

You 're most welcome! Same thing happens to me. Thank you, that's sweet of you to say.



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speechless

you're so talented

I'm new on here, and it would be such an honour if you can review some of my poems as well!

Posted 7 Years Ago


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I t s nice to know there angels who can help us. I think you give lot of hope to people who need it. And it s self poem hold well together. So very nice.

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I think many people have felt the same way you have, but not everyone could express it as beautiful as you have. Just take a deep breath, wash your face with cold, cold water and then do something you love, but most of all, don't think about what upsets you, don't even think about thinking about it. :) :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Larry John

8 Years Ago

thank you so much for your kind words
Larry John

8 Years Ago

(I don't know why my comments keep getting cut off, haha) This will always be a review that I treasu.. read more
Cyprian Van Dyke

8 Years Ago

You 're most welcome! Same thing happens to me. Thank you, that's sweet of you to say.
I don't know what to feel about this honestly, but it was beautifuly written. I wish you the best dear and please stay safe.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Larry John

8 Years Ago

thank you
I seriously identified with this poem. Thank you

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Larry John

8 Years Ago

To know that I have been able to write something that someone was able to identify with fills me wit.. read more

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Added on August 16, 2016
Last Updated on August 16, 2016
Tags: depression, angels, home, abuse, suicide, trigger warning

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Larry John
Larry John

United States Minor Outlying Islands



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