poem 23

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People who self harm
Aren't always teenagers
Who listen to heavy rock
And dress in all black
Or wear their eyeliner,
In smudgy lines
They're not always
People who drink
And smoke pot
Or make mistakes
With people who are just
As sad as they are

Sometimes........

People who self harm
Are always smiling
Always happy
They are on the honor roll
And date cute boys
And wear blingy bracelets
And long sleeves

Because inside, they are empty
Like the kids
With smudgy eyeliner

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