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They Just Don't Know

No one knows.
What I hide.
They will never know.
Know how I feel.
Feel inside.
Even when I try.
They just don't understand.

They never will.
I hide my fears.
My tears.
My love.
My hate.
I hide everything.

And as I toss and turn in the night.
They still don't know.
I lie in bed.
Eyes wide open.
Trying to think.
Think about something other than pain.
But I can't.

I start to think about what I hide.
That isn't inside.
It is in my room.
A special place in my room.
I hide my knife.
And my lighter.
I know that I shouldn't but I just can't help it.
I can't help the fact.
That I cut and burn to get some sleep.

I start with a cut.
Then burn it shut.
I rap it up never to be sen again.
Until the next night.
Where it starts all over again.

I hide everything everyday.
I don't want to but I have to.
I have to or they will know.
And I can't have that.
— broken_skye, Mar 01, 2010

Critiques

ifoundaplace

ifoundaplace

16 years 3 months ago

Oh sweet Skye

i know how you are feeling, I can relate. I hope you know you aren't alone and that if you ever need someone, to tlak to, to hold your hand, to cyr with you, there are a lot of people out there willing to help, including me. I love the poem, shows your emotions, it's sad, I hope you are alright love, Dani
ifoundaplace

ifoundaplace

16 years 3 months ago

Indi&Skye

I Agree with Indi, I know how this feels, us three and others, all have one thing in common. And that will never change.
ifoundaplace

ifoundaplace

16 years 3 months ago

Indi

I have alos quit this. I havn't since before christmas. I'm proud, I broke my 5 months, but I'm going for the long shot. the rest of my life. If I can get through this year, one that is getting more hard, and easier all at the same time, then I know I can move on. I'm praying. Not only for I, but for you skye, and all others out there struggline with this evil battle of time. Dani
Mark

Mark

16 years 3 months ago

Self mutililation?

Everybody shares the feelings and I can surely relate. But you know, not everybody shares the loss of control. I sat in a group watching a young lady push a paper clip through her botom lip (she desired to be a social worker). Another older woman told us what this young girl was doing like she could not aknowledge it. Nobody is ever hopeless unless.. well whatever. Be kind to yourself skye and please take good care of yourself. It may not seem it but I am of your "brotherhood/sisterhood" There is only one spot (word) in your poem I noticed you might wish to change. Mark "I do not walk the earth and eat out of dumpsters, I'm not a bum, I'm beat."
arja

arja

16 years 3 months ago

..our journey in life cannot

..our journey in life cannot be complete without the struggles and challenges that we face everyday..sometimes it leads us to confusion, that most people (who think they are normal) misunderstand the things we do..sometimes I also wonder, why people cut? why they decide to end life just like that? maybe it is the fear..of rejection..denial..or of simply being alone..I am in no position to judge them wrongly, or claim that I am innocent of such actions..because I do believe that those who claim to be "normal" (hypocrites) and misjudge others who hurt themselves, are the ones with the most scars... ...i actually admire the bravery and honesty of those who admit that they've been there or have done that..it is a phase we all go through..some are lucky that they have friends to talk to, but most are still out there..asking themselves..why? Skye, this I think is the longest comment i have made here in NEO..I believe this piece has a very strong personality...trapped in confusion, but it is indeed a brave write to expose part of you and share this struggle..I know whatever your going through right now, God knows He will see you through it..be strong girl! And remember "Angels are amongst us, they may have no wings since it would be too obvious for us to see, but they call themselves FRIENDS!"
M

magics02

16 years 3 months ago

Very good Alone

Positive comments here for skye and rain who are loved so much by the Neo family. Encouragement and acknowledgement of the situation instead of hiding it under the covers, brings to life the healing to begin. Great comments everyone and skye keep up the writing, someday you and rain gal will write your own book for others who suffer like this. I encourage you to do just that gals. Love in friendship always xoxoxoxo magics02 Learn to live, learn to forgive. Life is too short.

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