I feel the same way about mine. They're everything and nothing.

aww thats such a good poem. this is exactly how i feel about my scars too - i don't exactly want to show them off, but they're special to me. thanks for writing this.

I really liked this. :)

The repetition doesn't add much to the poem -- when every line starts with the same two words, the effect of having "they are" every six or so lines is basically thrown away.

I do like the idea, though; you've done a self-harm poem better than most could do one.

Also, if the scars are a weakness, a pain, a "testimony of hard times," as you put it, show that in your writing. Telling us so doesn't do much.

All in all, okay! Keep writing!
-Cristina

Though I find harming yourself to be less than wonderful, I really loved the emotions in this poem. They can show who a person really is. You did a great job. Keep it up.