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Blurred Lines

May 9, 2022
By Spirit-Myndelia BRONZE, Convoy, Ohio
Spirit-Myndelia BRONZE, Convoy, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
What is stronger than the human heart that shatters over and over and still lives - Rupi Kaur


You told me how to do it...

How you made it look so flawless...

A straight line of all your lies...

Crimson red bubbles popped up to the surface...

Dripping down your wrist...

I watched with my eyes...

Then you looked into me...

Took me by the hand...

Lead me down a path of pain, hurt, agony and despair...

Of course, I walked down this path...

Now you were telling me how to do it...

Making it look oh so flawless...

A straight line of all my own lies...

Crimson red bubbles popped up to the surface...

Dripping down my wrist...

You watched with your eyes...

I looked into you...

Begged for you to stay...

You kissed me...

Made me feel...

So you could break me...

You taught me to cut...

Knowing it would please you...

I did...

You were good to me...

Or so I thought...

My best friend knew...

You were the death of me...

I had to see you...

I stood up for you...

When nobody else would...

I risked it all for you...

Tore my relationship with my family...

Into shreds...

Now they try to put me on meds...

Sleeping in hospital beds...

You and I...

We were so alike...

I made you cry...

But you...

You...

Made me want to die...

So... 

I...

Tried...


The author's comments:

A piece on break-ups, depression, self-harm, and the emotional rollercoaster herself...

Visit www.teenink.com/HealthResources if you or a loved one are feeling depressed or suicidal.


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