Just a cut,
Just a scratch,
'What's that mark?'
'Just the cat.'
Just an excuse,
Just another lie,
'What's with all the bracelets?'
'Just fashion, why?'
Just a tear,
Just a scream,
'Why were you crying?'
'Just a bad dream.'
But it's not just a cut
Or a tear or a lie!
It's always 'just one more'
Until you die.
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Scarlet Tears: A collection of poems, stories and quotes about self harm
PoetryA book of poetry aimed at people who have or are struggling with the addiction of self injury. These are poems highlighting the growing problems of self harm. It isn't judging, though, and doesn't insist that the person suffering MUST stop or MUST r...
