this nagging pain 
still persists 
but the urge to cut 
i will resist 

silver sharp blade 
will not control me 
i will not do it 
i will make you see 

but my self-control 
is breaking down 
as i lay here in 
my dressing gown 

look at the mirror 
have to turn away 
running from 
the brand new day 

how can i stop 
from changing my mind 
outlets for guilt 
are so hard to find 

this nagging pain 
still persists 
the urge to cut 
i did not resist