When you hear the word 'self harm'
What do you instantly think?
Pity, sorrow, sadness, bad?
People might feel their heart sink,
Now when you think of a mountain climber
What do you think of their demeanour?
They're brave, strong, passionate and more?
They're not attention seeking, that's for sure.
A mountain climber will use their passion
Because when they're doing what they do,
They're away from their reality,
But what's the difference between the two?
A self harmer is hurting
Because they've also been strong
The only difference is that
They've been it for too long
Now before you get angry
Let me explain
That these two hobbies
Really are the same
Both involve risks
That could hurt your life
But people do it anyway
To get rid of their strife
Mountain climbers will say 'it's my body,
My option to do what i love'
But what's the difference?
I've had enough.
Because when a self harmer says that
People will think they're weak
They will judge them and tell them to stop
But please let us speak!
It's our own body, and it's our choice
You wouldn't scowl at a smoker, shout
At a mountain climber, so don't to those
Who'd rather skin red than ochre.
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Disclaimer: i would like to say that i don't recommend self harm and i'm not saying that people should go and hurt themselves, i am only trying to get my point across how people will instantly disagree with someone who self harms without even hearing why they do it.
Thank you.
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