Hidden Scars

by Amy   Jun 2, 2004


I walk to school
my heart beats fast
so afraid
they will find out my past

I try to hide
the scars upon my arm
i don't want them to know
i cause myself harm

I paste on my smile
and put on my act
I'm just a normal girl
and thats a fact

My laugh seems forced
but thats just to me
bcuz everyone else
doesn't seem to see

My plan is working
they don't know a thing
i act like it doesn't bother me
when their words really sting

I show them the mask
and they all believe
they have no idea
they have been deceived

And when i come home
and i get behind closed doors
i can let it all out
like times and times before

I grab the blade
and cut away my pain
becoming my routine
every day still the same

Screaming my
silent cries
wanting to leave
and say goodbye

Hearing my parents
yell and scream
things crashing to the ground
please wake from this dream

And all along
these hidden scars
trapped withing my prison
trapped behind the bars

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  • 19 years ago

    by Cassie

    amy you recently asked me what my favorite poem was.. to tell you the truth i dont have a favorite I LOVE THEM ALL! and i have problems about cutting myself too and my parents know but could care less and im too dumb to ask for help even though i want it....

  • 19 years ago

    by Danielle

    That was a great poem as well. It drove me to tears. You put so much damn emotion in to your poems you cant' help but feel your pain as well. Ur incredible!!! I wish you so much luck.

  • 19 years ago

    by hayley williams

    Omg, this poem made me well up with tears. Ive never really understood why people cut, despite having depression myself ive never gone that far and i am being honest when i say i just dont get the whole cutting thing.
    But through your poem i think maybe i do understand it a bit, it was like i actually saw everything through your eyes. Thank you for shedding light on my ignorance! xx

  • 19 years ago

    by Amy

    thanks everyone for the coments, yes Ashley i do cut myself from time to time but the thing is i cant go to a counseller. i dont have the guts. but thanks for ur coment anyway

  • 19 years ago

    by Sara

    I really like this peom......I kow what its likewalkig around with a fake smile...... Good Job.....

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