Slowly falling down the hole Feverishly flailing, no place…
“Slowly falling down the hole Feverishly flailing, no place to hold. Consumed by darkness, where did she go? Sadness has its hold on her, this place she does not know. Ruby red ribbons across her wrists How did she end up like this? Once filled with laughter, full of smiles She cries and watches her blood hit the tiles. Pain and sorrow flood her eyes Her voice can only tongue lies. Searching for the light alone Will she ever make it home? The cold hard metal becomes her friend She just needs the pain to end. A quick sting and then relief The satisfaction was too brief. Concealed by misery, shes losing herself Trying to leave with such great stealth Getting closer to the light, then suddenly she slips Back into darkness she's lost her grip The battle is constant it can never be won She tells herself that her life here is done. I loved you she whispers as she takes her last breath If only you knew you could save her from death And just like that she slips away Leaving pools of red for skies of gray She looks back and thinks of what could have been If only that blade never met her skin Take a deep breath before you begin If you battle the blade it will be hard to win And if you are lost and want to give in Remember your life is not worth taking for the pain that youre in.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A vivid depiction of a person’s descent into self‑destructive behavior and the struggle between despair and a fleeting hope for relief.
In simple terms: Despair leads to self‑harm, yet a glimmer of hope remains.
Recognize pain, seek help before it deepens.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- mental health counseling
- emergency intervention
- support groups
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What signs indicate someone is slipping toward self‑harm?
- How can we offer support without enabling the behavior?
The poem may romanticize self‑harm, potentially triggering vulnerable readers.