- I CUT -

Teacher: Why might a teenager cut themselves?
Me: Raises hand for the for the first time this semester.
Teacher: Yes Riel?
Teacher: I have a poem that may explain it to you...
Teacher: Would you like to share it with us?
Me: Nods
Teacher: Okay everyone, give Riel your attention please
Me:...

i cut....

i cut to bleed.
to feel relieved.
to cope with stress
when i'm depressed.
and to find some peace.

why do i cut you ask.
i cut to release,
the bottle emotion,
within me.