Temptation of the Knife...

by GoodMorning   Aug 23, 2005


My knife looks oh so tempting
so i begin reaching
i need this knife to escape from life
I'm tired of all this damn strife

but then you walk in
and give me that cute little grin
oh God, what a rush!
i can feel my face begin to flush

those thoughts are soon erased
and replaced by your beautiful face
we begin to kid around
temporary happiness i have found

my heart takes flight
it begins to soar through the sky
you touch me here
tickle me there

you leaving is what i fear
please stay with me right here
later on we fight over the couch
and i begin to playfully pout

i finally settle for laying next to you
but i suddenly start feeling like such a fool
and my happiness abruptly comes to an end
you can't possibly like me as more than a friend

i get up to go to my room
to think and be alone
you ask me where I'm going
but i just keep on walking

i reach my room, close my door
and collapse on the floor
my tears begin to fall
i begin pounding the wall

then i see my shiny little blade
and all other thoughts begin fade
i pick my little friend up
and tell my mind to shut-up

i then begin to clench my fist
and give the blade a little twist
i decide turn on a CD
so no one will hear these screams

this is the friendship thats meant to be
just me and my knife
helping each other through life

i clean up my arm
from my little session of self harm
i walk back to the living room
where i take my place on the couch

i cannot resist the temptation of the knife
is what i found out tonight

**i know it was really long......thanks for reading it, i would appreciate any comments ((PLEASE be HONEST))....thank you =)**

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  • 15 years ago

    by Once an Angel

    Self-harm poems are unfortunately quite common, as is that particular struggle. Now, in no means am I trying to belittle your own personal fight and struggle. Only, what I have found, is that these sort of poems get over looked a lot because there are so many of them. What I find works well is to be able to tell your story with a twist that hasn't been thought of before, or isn't as commonly used. Make it a metaphor to something else, or use breath-taking imagery, or something, I am too tired to think of any more ideas. But, in order for your poem to mean something more, even to those who do not struggle with self-harm, you often have to go over the top because the poem is so common. If you want, you are welcome to check on my poem "Fallen Again," as an example perhaps of what I mean. I am not saying it is freaking amazing, but it gets across the idea of what I am trying to say better than my tired brain is currently communicating. Best to you sweetheart.

    -Ellie

  • 18 years ago

    by jac

    This poem is so deep.. i love it it's great! check out my poems if ya get the chance... -jac-

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