my hand touches
the thin white comets
shooting across
your thigh. those
scars parallel and
intentional.
i wonder why
you put them there.
just like some sort of
god put the stars
in the sky.
you told me
any sharp object would
do, and that it never
hurts as much
as your heart that’s
beating.
Author notes
peace to all ~flight
honesty
Comments
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This is beautiful; my boyfriend is an ex-cutter, and the stark truth with which you've penned this broke my heart... Such stunning simplicity in these few words. Well done, dear poet.
Best wishes,
Laura
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I liked your more positive spin to a more negative topic. The images were powerful and filled to the brim with your emotions. And the pain of a beating heart is realistic ... but moving, in a way. Well done.
I am sorry you missed my contest!
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Impressive
Simple direct and to the point. Both emotionaly and in content.
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