Why do you wear that scarlet bracelet?
Question asked with certain innocence
In between I see the judgment
Lack of knowledge and pretend
Why do I wear this scarlet bracelet?
Trickling down to meet my fears
It's easier to dread what's known,
This ruined kingdom full of tears
This is the door frequently opened
This is the exit from my war
Impending doom over my soul
Preferred to living with these scars
The backup plan to every team
Perfecting ways to win the game
And it is Love who of all reasons
Is the most burdened with blame.
Do all the answers satisfy you?
Many like you have made me see
I'm locked in a putrid casket
That gets smaller when I breathe.
So I shall wear this scarlet bracelet
Wince till it becomes a sleeve;
This casket crushes me inside;
I'm digging deep to find release.
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If I could only just take off that bracelet and win the fight...
Written September 27th, 2004
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wow I know to well how this feels Its been so long since Ive dont this but I feel this way as much as I ever have. Life always seems so difficult no matter how easy you try to make it. No breaks no nothing. I havnt been on here in so long I havnt written anything in so long havnt read anything in the longest time either and this is probably one of the best poems I have ever herd. Its so vivid and I have never herd it described this way. I love it. I just hope you can break the chain. Thanx for the comment to it means a lot to me and cheaters do need to learn a lesson. Great poem!!! -
sometimes we get so used to pain, we don't know how to live without it...it's unfortunate that one would have scars, but it's those scars that indeed, we should prefer to live with, because it will be reminders of what not to do in the future, or where not to go. We must overcome, and move forward. Always.
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Been there done that and its really hard to get over it but if you put your mind to it, it can be done. Good job.
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Hmm..I really liked this write alot. It's very personal. I like the flow of it and how some people can relate to it. Really nice job -
This is very well written and I must say when I read the first line "Why do you wear that scarlet bracelet?" chills ran up and down my spine and the hair stood up on my arms...I lived with a cutter roommate for about a year...I know what she went through and bandaged her arms too many times...This is so well written and I do wish you the best...This truly is like being an alcoholic...You are never really truly cured but you can conquer the demon and keep it in control but the underlying cause needs addressed and you have to know you can always revert to old behaviour just like alcoholics can...Going to therapy with her and being on the "inside" like I was I truly felt at times as though it were my illness too...I sat there too many nights watching her holding blades fighting the desire to cut...I truly wish you the best and hope you can overcome this...Your writing about this is good for other people who want to stop also...I hope you find someone to relate to that can help you.
Victoria Lin
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Been there before... I'm an ex-cutter but I don't really think you can be an ex-cutter. Its been a little over year since the last time I cut but the urge is still there. I know how hard it is to get "better", just hang in there. And by the way, this poem is effects me a personal level and in my opinion beautifully written.
~Acadia~
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