The kitten is a metaphorical reference to the hope that moves me onward and out of the downward spiral depression put me into at times. I wrote this poem in the midst of such a spiral and these words were the exact words going through my mind. For me the urge to cut is one I have hidden very well. I am a mom and I have 3 beautiful children who would be devastated if I left them and so I live. I realize that these spirals are temporary and I can 'talk' myself through them. I have learned to not take action and in that inaction I save myself from harm. My cuts were a way that I could provide myself with a physical wound to tend to since my dealing with the emotional wounds seems more than immpossible at times. The last time I seriously cut myself was October of 08. I feel that I am coping much better now and the writing helps me tremendously! Thank you for your kind comments! I am more than willing to discuss my cutting with anyone because I see my openess about it as a way of defeating it. :)

Thank you! The act of cutting oneself is horrible. I have only cut myself seriously one time but it still shakes me to the core every time this urge comes over me. This poem helped me pour out the urge onto paper and brought me back to myself away from the insanity depression can sometimes bring.

Thank you!

WoW on, Nerd boy, WoW on! ;p

I WoW out, too! Nerds are COOL!

I agree! Very nice!

I can't believe it's been so long since I added anything! My life is too crazy! Plus, two chapters in and I already feel stuck. Hmmm...

Thank you! :)

Actually, I always vote a 5 for everything I write. It usually takes hours to show up and sometimes (like this time) it doesn't take at all the firtst time and I have to re-vote. Thank you! I appreciate the comment and I am glad you like it! :)

I really like this style. It confused me at first and then I got into it and devoured it!

I really enjoyed the dialogue! I struggle with dialogue and you make it look so easy! :)