I took a pen to my skin 
And the ink stained more 
Than the usual red splatters. 

I took an ice cube to my skin
And the cold numbed me more 
Than the daily meticulous cutting. 

I took a rubber band to my skin 
And the snapping stung more 
Than the soap suds on fresh cuts. 

I took a blade to my skin 
And the deep gashes made me feel more
Than I have ever felt before.

painfultruths

alternatives hurt more

Jun 6, 2026

June 2026

2026

Anger & Conflict - June 2026

Beauty & Aesthetics - June 2026

Dark & Scary - June 2026

Death & Mortality - June 2026

Drama & Tragedy - June 2026

Family & Relationships - June 2026

Fantasy & Magical - June 2026

Happiness & Joy - June 2026

Heartbreak & Loss - June 2026

Historical & Ancient - June 2026

Hope & Optimism - June 2026

Humor & Satire - June 2026

Inspiration & Motivation - June 2026

Love & Romance - June 2026

Mystery & Supernatural - June 2026

Nature & Environment - June 2026

Philosophical & Intellectual - June 2026

Political & Social - June 2026

Sadness & Melancholy - June 2026

Sexy & Sensual - June 2026

Time & Nostalgia - June 2026

Transformation & Change - June 2026

War & Heroism - June 2026

World & Travel - June 2026

Shamai

ShallowSky

removed.-cfc2

I feel your pain through the poems you write although your poems are sad, then again so are mine but
I believe our poems have to be written If you don't mind me asking how are you today I do care about you 
Johnny

sue-4

a better way to ease the pain?  gentle hugs, sue