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Happy Ending.

Once, I was just like you.
A hollow shell of what I was.
A living ghost,
if you like.

I have scars like you wouldn't believe
On my heart, on my brain, on my arms.
I destroyed myself.
Because I deserved it.

I was worthless
I was a waste of flesh.
I was nothing.

I was scared.

I'm still scared,
Scared of sliding back
into my comfort zone.

Its uncomfortable
To be proud
To be happy
To be normal.

Its easy to wallow in depression.
Its easy not to try
Its easy to stay in one place.
Its easy to be apathetic.

I got tired of hurting
the people I loved.
the people that loved me.

Yes, I am exhausted.
So very exhausted.
But I'm a better person.
Yes, I'm still addicted
Yes, I still want to drink
            want to cut
            want to.

But I don't need to.
Today.

Author notes

Yeah.
I feel good, today.

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  • Alistair Cameron
    September 23, 2008

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    I don't actually know you, but good job. I can sympathize, and it's really great that you found a happy ending. Seriously. Gah. This comment sounded much less awkward in my head. Anyway... good for you.


  • untitled.
    September 16, 2008
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    A happy tear for you, cheri... You have no idea how happy and proud I am of you. Unendingly so. Exceptional piece, and I don't think it was really meant to be a poem... just a message. You're shining, dear. All the hope and love in the world, honey. Keep on keeping on, . Love you.

    ~S.