Poetry & Mental Health- China Doll (Original)

(I don't know who made this)

I wanted to end 2014 on a mental health post, so I wrote this poem 'China Doll'. I focus on self-harm and suicide in this poem, something I've personally struggled with.
I can't beg you enough to tell someone if you suffer with it too.

China Doll

I never thought I'd end up like this,
shattered on the floor,
bleeding at the wrists.

I never thought it would go this far,
staring at my body,
and all I see is scars.

I never thought I could be this sad,
taking my own life,
was the only choice I had.

But
you never thought there was anything wrong,
and I guess that's the reason,
it went on for so long.

And you never thought that I was unwell,
and I guess that's the reason,
I couldn't live in this hell.

You never thought about me at all,
I guess that's the reason,
I'm shattered on the floor,
bleeding at the wrists,

thinking no more.

By Kathryn Arbre

All you have to do is ask. Just ask someone if they are honestly okay. If you suffer from a mental illness, tell someone. Don't lock yourself away. (I wasn't even trying to make that rhyme.)

Mental health shouldn't be a taboo subject, we shouldn't avoid it for fear of being judged. By simply being more aware of mental health, you could save someones life.

Thanks for reading! Have a wonderful New Year!
& Thank you for all your support these first six months while I've been starting out, I really appreciate it :)

Blessed be,