Warning: This work has been rated 16+ for mature content.
TW: self harm mentioned
I know you feel
that life will never get better
that you’ll be stuck
in the same cycle
of momentary happiness
turned to another relapse
on the bathroom floor
but I promise you
it will change
the scars that once plagued your arms
will disappear, leaving your skin reborn
the angry red cuts on your thighs
that burned when you wore tight clothing
will turn to silvery white marks,
with no more red to join them
the comforting waves of healing
will wash over you
and coat you in light blue
instead of the dark red
that once covered your skin
and you will be filled with a sense of peace
of healing
of finally being clean
so don’t give up
don’t drown in the horrors of one year
wait for the light at the end of the tunnel
and then you’ll see
just how lovely life truly can be
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This poem really spoke to me. I’ve felt some of the things it talks about — the pain, the hopelessness, the feeling like things will never change. Reading it made me feel seen. The way it starts with the hard moments and slowly moves toward healing is powerful. I could picture the bathroom floor, the scars, the sadness. But I could also feel the hope growing with each line.
I love how the writer doesn’t pretend everything is perfect. They’re honest about the struggle, but they also remind us that healing is real. The lines about red turning to light blue and scars fading made me feel comforted. It’s like someone saying, “I’ve been there, and I made it through.”
The part that hit me most was “don’t drown in the horrors of one year.” That line stayed with me. I’ve had years that felt like they would never end, but this poem reminded me that better days can come. It gave me hope.
I also liked how the poem ended with peace. “Just how lovely life truly can be” made me smile. It’s soft, but strong. It’s the kind of message I needed to hear.
I’m really glad I read this. It reminded me that healing takes time, but it’s possible. I felt less alone after reading it. If someone else is hurting, I think this poem could help them too. It’s honest, kind, and full of hope — and I needed that.
I%u2019m sorry that you relate to this but I%u2019m also glad that it made you feel seen and hopeful! This review is so sweet, thank you<33
Sorry about this second one, my computer glitched and re-sent my earlier review.
Darling, this is a gorgeous poem. I have honestly felt the same back then and I like that you were able to put it into such gorgeous words. I would prefer more punctuation but that's just me. I'm glad to see that you're doing better and I hope from the depths of my heart that if you go down that path again that you can make it out happy.