Words You Say

October 26, 2012

I take the blade and slice away As I think about the words you say I know you like to tease and chide I say I don't care, but deep inside With every joke, each crass remark A light turns off, my soul gets dark Until I have to cut my wrists Just to feel a hint of bliss I used to be so full of joy But I've been turned into a target, a toy I sob when I get home from school Wondering why you must be so cruel I know that it's not me, it's you But I can't forget the things you do You may not know, but every day I'm affected by the words you say

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RebeccaYSPerezAug 9, 2013

<p>This poem is so powerful, and though I am always urged not to display too many personal things as a mentor, I do think it is important to give you some of my own back story; after all hearing things are going to get better can come to deaf ears if they are from someone who hasn't really gone through what we have gone through. So I want to tell you, I do understand, because growing I was a cutter. I was depressed and teased and taunted. And I do want to tell you it gets better because we learn to live for ourselves and we learn to use what they say to push us forward, and remember writing poetry, for me at least, and I hope you as well, can help us through all of this. So keep on writing and keep inspiring those who understand what you are going through, as well as making others aware of it who don't. Thank you so much for sending in this piece.</p><p>Becca.</p>

d-a-pOct 30, 2012

Thank you so much for the comment! It's always great to know people out there care.

Dwyn_FoxOct 28, 2012

The words you share, are powerful and true. People fail to realize that we are not rubber and they are not glue. I hope you see that the words you write make you the stronger of the two. I pray you see that you are worth more than they will ever be.