My Secret

by Jordyn
(West Point)

He met me, he didn't know me
He thought I was a NORMAL person
I knew he thought that
So, I acted so normal as I could
He never was suspicous about those odd placed cuts
I accidentally let it all slip
He heard me say my scars
Making the connection he realized
What I did to make me feel alive
I let him judge, waiting for him to leave
He grabbed my hand
Wanted me to promise that I won't do it
Since I'm dating him
I made that promise knowing it'll be hard to keep
I love him so I'll make those sacrifices
Breathing deep I pray he never leaves
That will be the last time anyone sees me.