Cutter's Glory

By Anybody_Killette

Mother's anger,
and Father's lies,
made fresh new cuts,
and darkened eyes.
But, I suppose,
you know this story,
Just your everyday,
Cutter's glory.

Mother's screams,
you try to ignore,
but, it's hard to block out
the slamming door.
Father's that promise,
that they will show,
but they never do,
and you always know.

Everyone you love,
leaves you behind,
so you push people away,
fearing what they might find.
And then you find someone,
whom you thought you could confide,
so you tell them your story,
and how you're feeling inside.

And, all of the sudden,
You aren't the same,
because by telling them this,
you have caused them shame?
I'm not sure,
but this is how I see,
all of you people,
that keep judging me.

You share your feelings,
and your criticisms too,
and just because I cut,
I'm inferior to you.
But haven't you ever,
banged your fists against a wall?
screamed? maybe shouted?
Cried in a bathroom stall?

It's all the same,
be it my blood or your tears,
or the staggered walking,
after your daily beers.
It's just the way,
you choose to deal,
with all this pain,
that you feel.

So take a look,
behind darkened eyes,
and the fresh new cuts,
that you despise.
And actually try,
to understand the story,
behind your everyday
Cutter's glory.

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Copyright 2004 Anybody_Killette
Published on Tuesday, April 20, 2004.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • MorganaRose On Wednesday, October 31, 2012, MorganaRose (74)By person wrote:

    This hit a bit too close to home...I am at a loss for words. All I can say is Thank You for writing this.

  • A former member wrote: i hate how when you tell someone your secrets, they hate you for having anything worth hiding. Why can't people understand?

  • A former member wrote: this poem is great, it demonstrates how cutting shouldnt be considered a taboo, it should be considered as something as normal as crying or as you said it "banging a fist against the wall" i simply loved it...

  • A former member wrote: True, in a sense... I feel you, if not from a past I left shattered where it lay... I understand this piece... A favorite

  • A former member wrote: This is my favorite writing on DP. Very deep and true ideas... Can't wait to read more of your stuff!

  • Revisable Retina On Wednesday, April 4, 2007, Revisable Retina (83)By person wrote:

    touched home for me. very good write..

  • A former member wrote: wow. i like it alot. most people dont understand cutters, but this poem understands every1. ~Corpse

  • MayIGoDarker On Monday, October 2, 2006, MayIGoDarker (3)By person wrote:

    This is a great write man! I loved it and wished other people understood just as you do! Awesome write! Bookmarking it!

  • l mo On Friday, June 9, 2006, l mo (55)By person wrote:

    damn...this stikes home....hard....i love honesty and intensity of ot...lovely write...outstanding. ~night

  • A former member wrote: oh my god.. this is fucking awesome.. especailly to one who may cut or has in the past. I wish I could put it this way.

  • A former member wrote: I would be proud of this one.. its a great work!

  • AnGeLbLuEyEs1201 On Monday, May 15, 2006, AnGeLbLuEyEs1201 (7)By person wrote:

    Honest and true it is very powerful and hits home. nice work

  • A former member wrote: I love the 2nd and 3rd stanza/paragraph. I know what you're saying and you used amazing words to phrase it with emotion.

  • Anybody_Killette On Saturday, January 21, 2006, Anybody_Killette (47)By person wrote:

    Thank you ALL for your comments :) I really do appreciate them.

  • A former member wrote: its great and you do have a lot of talent... wow im speechless

  • Myrrhkuri the fallen one On Wednesday, November 30, 2005, Myrrhkuri the fallen one (94)By person wrote:

    This is so awesome!!you have given us our own little creed or something. It describes alot of us perfectly...

  • Frater Synth On Wednesday, November 9, 2005, Frater Synth (66)By person wrote:

    awasome write you have painted a morbid picture on the blank slate of my mind

  • Dysphoria On Saturday, May 21, 2005, Dysphoria (88)By person wrote:

    well, seeing as almost everything has been said, i cant really think of what esle to say, this amazes me, i really love this, definatly something i can relate to, nice write

  • Serenity On Thursday, May 12, 2005, Serenity (469)By person wrote:

    Awesome write! :)

  • Cutting_for_Freedom On Thursday, April 28, 2005, Cutting_for_Freedom (34)By person wrote:

    This was incredible. Iloved this piece. Woderful job.

  • TornPaperDoll On Tuesday, April 19, 2005, TornPaperDoll (63)By person wrote:

    you know what love, i love this, still, so much it is my absolute favorite, above all, as are you!

  • so_skeevy On Monday, April 4, 2005, so_skeevy (64)By person wrote:

    nice write. It flows very well. good job

  • A former member wrote: that was one of the best poems I've read in a while!

  • A former member wrote: VERY VERY GOOD. I loved this. Exceptional work. I understand completely. Great work

  • A former member wrote: The relief of making yourself bleed... somehow, it makes you a little less lonley, a little more whole.. a little saner. This is very nicely written... Damn all those who don't understand! =)

  • A former member wrote: very good, im not a cutter my self, but i kinda understand this very good write.

  • Sticky Kitty On Sunday, February 6, 2005, Sticky Kitty (242)By person wrote:

    wow. this was amazing. u captured it so perfectly. well done. i loved this -kitty

  • A former member wrote: I love every line of this poem.. Extremely true. There is not difference in the way cutting releases pain from drinking or crying... It is a personal decison. *favorite* :) --beautiful

  • A former member wrote: Wow,its beautiful...the way you maade it flow is excellent and I love it!

  • stormtalk On Friday, January 21, 2005, stormtalk (729)By person wrote:

    Boo-fucking-hoo.

  • A former member wrote: wow how did i miss this....favorites list it goes. Much Respect ~ MR

  • A former member wrote: this is me..wow.. ^^ GOO-DAH

  • Rone4611 On Saturday, January 8, 2005, Rone4611 (123)By person wrote:

    pardon my profanity HOLY FUCKING SHIT! the way it rhymed and ended... not to mention the peacefull way you defended your subject... a fucking mazing

  • The Crimson Queen On Wednesday, January 5, 2005, The Crimson Queen (918)By person wrote:

    I can relate to this poem, its well written. loved it!! ~Angel~

  • HaUnTed_sOuL On Monday, December 6, 2004, HaUnTed_sOuL (18)By person wrote:

    this is alot better then the "oh god i hate this i hate that lets cut" kinda thing people seem to do sumtimes. i really like this poem nice job hun:)

  • A former member wrote: fucking fabulous and outstanding! i love this! the flow is magnificent, and you captured each emotion flawlessly. i love it!

  • A former member wrote: i love the flow of this poem... and i could say i understand it, you captured your feelings perfectly i think, great write, keep penning as they say :^)

  • urbanhumility On Friday, July 30, 2004, urbanhumility (1175)By person wrote:

    fucking brilliant, your empathy radiates and lays waste to those who judge hastily.........your humility shines here.......well done.............urban

  • A former member wrote: wow. this is amazing. You have captured the emotions and the situations so well. I felt like I could relate to every word of this. Great write ~serpentine~

  • Deadly Embrace On Wednesday, July 21, 2004, Deadly Embrace (41)By person wrote:

    amazing piece

  • A former member wrote: you have no idea what you have just written. this is excellent. a new favorite. amazing. i'm speechless...

  • Malice In Wonderland On Thursday, June 3, 2004, Malice In Wonderland (987)By person wrote:

    i agree... kya Scholar

  • Storm On Thursday, June 3, 2004, Storm (143)By person wrote:

    Feel with you in this one. Loved it. All ways are the same, great of you to put that i words. gave me a new view. Thanks

  • A former member wrote: cutters glory, is it club? can i join? damn, i need friends. :(

  • TornPaperDoll On Sunday, May 2, 2004, TornPaperDoll (63)By person wrote:

    oh my fucking god! Cierra, i love this, i know this took a lot of guts. this is fucking beautiful..i love that you've shared this..wow..TPD

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