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

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