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August 18, 2013
By Bexapottamus GOLD, Houston, Texas
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Bexapottamus GOLD, Houston, Texas
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"Get better, not bitter."

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A smile like a sickness,
Do you even feel anymore?
Skin once so clean,
Now you can't scrub it off.
Marks of the past
Visible today
Scars from stubborn pain
Faded to stay.

© Fallon K., Baldwin, NY

The author's comments:
This is about how I dealt with my depression. It takes a harsh look at anybody who self harms, but I personally am more sympathetic to those who suffer the same addiction as me.
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megthepoet ELITE said...
on Sep. 23 2014 at 4:44 pm
megthepoet ELITE, Winnipeg, Manitoba
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amazing poem, I can relate to this so much. Thank you for sharing.
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 18 2014 at 1:27 pm
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
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So sad, yet it's amazing. I hope people learn from this poem, that they're still a treasure even if they do or used to do self-harm. I can relate to this somehow. It has a connection to me for some reason. Keep on!!! You're a wonderful writer, a treasure!!! ^_^ thank you, for sharing this!!!