Why must I see myself this way?An infection waiting to spreadThe rope of sanity is frayed.Not a day goes by that I'm not filled with dread.It is not the surface painIt's what's underneath my skinThat I hope will be washed with acid rain.I hold myself shut with a silver safety pin.I keep parts hidden from public viewTo keep from being exposed in lightTo keep from being hurt by youI will never choose to fight.I can run fore...

Feared confirmationRunning through veinsA sad proclamationSteps forward to take the reinsBackward assumptions, figures, facts, truthWound especially deepWhere they should not, where they were accusedOf not having any.Uncaring world in another's mentalityNot cruel intentionedBut cruel intensityMade real by assumptions.Words unspoken to avoidThe confrontation, to make others feel more at easeWhile one dwells in an all-absor...

I thought you were moreThan what others pretended to beYou weren't there when I had to pourMy emotions out for the world to see.What was so important that youCould not spare a call?Tell me the truth,I mean nothing to you at all.Your inaction results in losing meShould have marked me when you couldI may have low esteemBut I know I was a damn good person to youAnd I would never stab you like she didAnd you know it damn well...