My head is so full
Dark thoughts eating away
I need to make it numb
So I hurt myself today

Physical pain is tolerable  
Emotional pain is not
So I’m stuck in a vicious circle
And I don’t know how to stop

No one understands
All they see is a painted smile
But inside I am broken
And have been for a while

Every morning I whisper
Hang on one more day
Trying to convince myself
That I should/want to stay

Constantly in turmoil
I bide my time
I’m screaming HELP!!!
But saying I’m fine

Because no one wants to hear
The truth of my pain
So I keep on smiling
And hurt myself again.