Have you ever
Looked at yourself
In the mirror
Without self-hatred
Or self-loathing?
That you're a freak
Or a monster
From the messages
Society sends.
Feeling like
Your only recourse
Is self-harming.
In small steps
By self-medicating
With alcohol or illegal drugs
Until they control you.
Else
Have complicated
Physically attacking
Your body.
Covering various parts
In scar tissue.
Until your pain
Reaches a level
Only death
Can smooth.
As blood red tears
Stream out
Onto the floor below.
Therisa © 2019
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