The Brink

by AmberSherrellxxIve Been Sitting Here Trying To Find Myselfxx   Oct 18, 2007


She hides behind a smile
Faking the truth
She paints on makeup
To cover the bruise

She forces a laugh
To hide the hurt
She acts with confidence
But feels like dirt

She loves to help others
But she can't help herself
She lives in this world
Wishing to be anyone else...

She shoves her fingers
Straight down her throat
Remembering harsh words
The world has spoke

She tosses her food away
Not taking one bite
Maybe if she were prettier
Then she would be liked

She gulps down the liquor
Swallowing her tears
Hoping that with this bottle
She'll overcome her fears

She swallows the pills
Along with her pride
Nobody knows she's ready
To tell this world goodbye

She wears long sleeves
To cover up her scars
Hiding them carefully
She's made it this far

As you read this
I want you to think
How many girls
Have been pushed to the brink???

-Copyright-AmberPalmer

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  • 17 years ago

    by NyellMoonlight

    You picked good and meaningful topic and managed to write good and very deep piece of poetry.
    I like this poem, it is original and very disturbing in a way, because it holds so much truth (I mean, there are so many girls that act like that)
    Well done!

  • 18 years ago

    by xxSuicidalxx

    Awesome piece of work...it flowed beautifully....so many girls are like this too...alot of poeple can relate, including me...I love this! Great wrok! 5/5

  • 18 years ago

    by MyEscape

    WOW WOW WOW! That was amazing! Your poetry is very inspiring. I usually like to offer suggestions, because we ALL get the "oohh i love this piece" comments or the one liners, but seriously, your piece doesn't need any big help at all. The only suggestion I have is to take out the word "that" in line number 27 because it helps the flow of the line better. Other than that, GREAT JOB!
    *ME*

  • 18 years ago

    by FountainsOfBlood

    God, you never cease to amaze me! I love this poem and can relate. You are soo talented! well done 5/5 XD

  • 18 years ago

    by xXxemzxXx

    Hey this is a great poem its really powerfull and showz what a lot of teenage girls are going through i love it

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