Little Butterfly

Today, the 1st of March, is Self-Harm (or Self-Injury) Awareness Day. In honour of this day, I wrote this poem called "Little Butterfly". Stay strong.

This is dedicated to everyone who has ever self-harmed, self-injured or considered these two things.

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Hey little butterfly

Fluttering your wings

You've come so far,

Done so well,

You can't fall back in

Hey little butterfly

Where are you going?

It's not your fault

It's not you

They're just arguing

Hey little butterfly

What happened to your arm?

I see those scars

Saw the blood

Did you turn to self-harm?

Hey little butterfly

Trying to hide your face

"Lots of attention,

All she wants.

She is such a disgrace."

Hey little butterfly

You nearly went too far

You're in a ward

Monitored

Your permanent scar

Goodbye little butterfly

I'll miss your ramblings

Your eyes are shut

Arms are crossed

You left behind your wings

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