Upon my arm I wear my heart
Its tears run red, my grief runs fast.
Each time I drag the blade across
I walk a step closer to loss.

Damn Andrea! Powerful, punch in the gut writing...amazing!

Wow that is so deep!

I'm so glad you are a living poem, and this speaks of a great depth of hurt and pain, but that you are able to let it go through poetry and hopefully not carry such a heavy burden.

Love you lots!

Our lives in poetry never stops Andrea, so keep writing lady with your heart and soul :)x

Congrats on the win

Congrats

" I'm a living poem "

what a beautiful poem!

This poem captured my attention. Very revealing which I'm sure was not easy.

Tragically beautiful poem. I especially liked the lines:
"I walk around like nothing
bothers me, and yet I think
about a cliff on top of a hill
somewhere." so sad and yet truthful.
I think you have a very open style of writing that can be really difficult to post. Congrats on the win!

Judge's Comment:

A powerful write that encompasses the struggles endured during depression, “I’m the Poem” brings together the actions, the feelings, and the thoughts of a person struggling with depression- relatable and honest with every word. The personification of poetry into a person is a beautiful tool used to make the reader aware that the poetry created by Maple Tree is conceived by a struggle within, as pretty as they may be. The second verse particularly struck a chord with me, its words and sentiments revealing that the happiest, most laughter-filled people oft are the ones with the pain-filled hearts and the tears you can’t/won’t see. Wonderful write.

-Stephen