Shallow Cuts Too Deep

Neville

Shallow Cuts Too Deep

 

All the self-inflicted

superficial

scratches on both

her arms

were each meant

to be special ..

A token gift for him

and a surprise ..

She got it all wrong

though,

going in too deep

like that ..

And had already

bled out,

long before

he had even read

her last text message ..

 

  • Author: Neville (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 12th, 2023 03:58
  • Comment from author about the poem: I hate being on call .. anything can happen .. I also hate waste ..
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 15
  • Users favorite of this poem: Teddy.15
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  • orchidee

    A fine write N.
    KP got scratched - I threw the cat at her! lol.

    • Neville



      You sure you are guineapig and not a 🐀

    • Teddy.15

      Bloomin ell Nev, suicide with its raw edge. Superbly composed. 💙

      • Neville



        the case in question, despite its fatal consequence is believed to have been more accidental than a wholly intentional act of self destruction .. many thanks for being here again this sunny Sunday mane Teddy .. Neville ❤️

        • Teddy.15

          A cry for help or a sinister manipulation. This poem has it all. ❤️

          • Neville



            sadly, two of many very distinct possibilities .. ❤️

          • arqios

            ....what's worst than waste is not that there is no retrieval or retrieve but that there is the 'disposal' to face. May the closure be one of healing and hope.

            • Neville



              That’s another way of looking at it .. cheers CB .. N

            • Christina8

              I'm sorry that you have to go through the turmoil of things like these. it sounds positively awful that she accidentally committed suicide. I think not having that closure would be hard too....C

              • Neville


                Sadly it goes with the territory .. accidents happen and I am certain that is what it was .. thanks for taking a peek … Neville

              • Neville


                Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such an insightful and encouraging review .. All Good Things, Neville

              • Goldfinch60

                Very strong emotive words Neville. Dealing with suicide is so hard for others.

                Andy

                • Neville



                  I know .. thanks for the reaffirmation Andy .. Neville

                • Bobby O

                  Three dimensional w the actuality pang and metaphorically delivering the solemn time and tide owns their own pace and thus avoid any race w the ultimate ticking clock lest undelivered be intended

                  • Neville



                    I guess the clock is ticking for all of us .. I'm not in the least bit bothered although I don't tock about it too much, preferring the pen to do most of my ticking .. cheers bro .. Neville

                  • Dove

                    A cry for help, A cry for love, in modern times even a text can be missed. The world is full of pain, undoubtedly she needed a hug & kiss..

                    • Neville



                      I think maybe you are write .......................... again .. 🤍🕊️



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