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I'm Alright?

by annastashiap24601

Scars are healing Is it happiness I'm feeling? Been so long Since I felt okay Never want it to go away All those times I cried and apologized Are behind me And I don't remember Why the cuts began I've tried before with never again Now it's for real You've helped me so much Though I've never been able To do the same for you These words I'm saying Could they be true I'm alright Even though I can't sleep at night I'm alright Even though I still have The ugly truth branded on my skin I'm alright Even though I still can't stand Who I see in the mirror I'm alright Lying to myself now Hoping it'll become true I'm alright I whisper hoping someone Will believe my lie I'm alright? No I'm not I want that blade One more time Every day I'm alright? No I'm not, this isn't true I'm not alright I'm not even sane No I'm alright Ignore the pain I'm alright Bottle it up I'm alright No one needs to know I'm alright? Let's go with that.
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annastashiap24601
<p>Hi, first of all I&#39;m glad that my poem resonated with you! Second, I want to let you know that this poem is really old probably 3 or 4 years old now and it&#39;s definitely gotten a lot better :) I&#39;m medicated for depression now and I&#39;ve been free of self harm for over 2 years. Thanks for the words of encouragement:)</p>
Nikkigirl
<p>this is literally the story of my life but it does get better i swear it does and it has.</p>

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