Bracelets

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TRIGGER WARNING: SELF HARM

bracelets cover her wrists

and I can't help but wonder

what is hiding behind

that smile of hers

i'm slowly growing a collection

of friendships and broken promises

to carry on my wrist

scars and scabs

and tear soaked words

falling with a thud

from my cold chapped lips

I count the scars

as if counting stars

connecting each reason why

to form a constellation

that screams that everyone

help

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