People who do self harm

■For people who do self harm…

You maybe don’t care about what I have to say,
but I think you should take a listen anyway.

I’m writing a poem as you can see,
but it’s about you people, not about me.

First I must say that I don’t do self harm, never did.
But I cared a lot for people even though I was just a kid.

Enough about me, let’s get back to you,
if you do self harm, there must been something you’ve gone through.

I don’t know your story or your name,
but the message I send to you stays the same.

I know you feel hurt, miserable, hopeless, ugly and other things,
you think about all the bad stuff that life brings.

You’re ashamed of yourself, you think you’re one big mistake,
the blood that drops is real, the smile you put on is fake.

You lose yourself, not knowing who you really are,
and the day of feeling good and happy seems very far.

You cut yourself with a razor blade or a knife,
it’s like you need to do it to survive.

But remember that those three seconds that you feel you’re still alive,
could be the last precious seconds of your life.

One day you will realize and have to admit,
that you’re actually addicted to it.

You’re not insane, crazy or a freak,
you’re not a psychopath who is mentally weak.

You’re a strong person who has been through a lot,
and things that self harm is the only solution you’ve got.

Like you learned how to deal with the pain,
you now need to learn how to love yourself again.

You need to accept the things you’ve done,
you need to accept that It’s something you can’t run away from.

There will be days that you will feel the pain,
the pain from the scars that will remain.

You’re not alone, there are people who care,
you maybe don’t see them, but trust me, they are everywhere.

Concentrate on the goods things, the ones that make you feel better,
the ones who’re bad and depressing don’t matter.

You are great, beautiful and strong,
I just want you to hang on.

And if things are getting back hard,
then just read my poem again from the start.

There’s nothing more that I can do,
except accepting and loving you.

I’m going to end here by telling you this,
things will get better soon, I promise!