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Scars
November 14, 2011
These scars on my arms tell a story
They tell of a time of sorrow and loss
They tell of a time of fear
They tell of a time I lied to myself to say I was OK.
These scars I covered for so many years Tell of a time I said I was OK when I wasn't
They tell of a time I was down and couldn't find my way out
They're a sign of survival
They're apart of me they tell my story
The ugly marks are my beauty in life, and for that I am proud
© Anna R, Sudbury, ON, Canada
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DevilDancer SILVER said...
on Oct. 1 2013 at 2:53 pm
All I can say is i love this. I proud of you for stoping... Wish i could.
This is for those who self harm and want to stop. Your scars are beautiful too, and even after you stop (which please do) they are a sign of triumph when things get hard.