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A blade remains treaded,

between my unskilled fingers. 

Scars line my dreaded;

red ink lines the swell;

My hand tries to still;

but nothing stays well,

lines glean, uneven,

handwriting clear, 

Free.


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If you're having thoughts like these, thoughts like mine, reach out to someone. You can get help. They will believe you. They will listen. Don't be afraid, we're here with and for you."


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