How many times
Can I draw on my arms
With sharpie
To prevent me
From hurting myself?
I've found new ways
To induce pain.
I smoke.
I drink too much.
I search for love in others
Who want nothing to do with me.
These black lines
Along my forearms
Do not shield me from pain
Like I wished they would.
They only mask
My fear.
Apr 9, 2017
Apr 9, 2017 at 4:45 PM UTC
How many times
Can I draw on my arms
With sharpie
To prevent me
From hurting myself?
I've found new ways
To induce pain.
I smoke.
I drink too much.
I search for love in others
Who want nothing to do with me.
These black lines
Along my forearms
Do not shield me from pain
Like I wished they would.
They only mask
My fear.