Self-Harm

‘Unbelievable,’ I thought I heard you mutter
as I passed by.
‘It’s unbelievable.’

A nutter gaining power?
Is that what you’re referring to?

Well, stranger and even nastier things have happened
and will continue to do so
but I can see you’re understandably
and unbearably worried
about a self-inflicted wound
a part of the world
has, indeed, chosen to inflict
upon itself.

I have read that
when the level of emotional pressure becomes too high
self-harming acts as a safety valve;
and that it can be a cry for help.

Help!

I HAD A DREAM! (More like a nightmare)