I won't cry for you,

But damn, how you make me bleed.

I'm not strong enough for this,

Can't find what I need.

Bitter sounds of hatred,

Piercing screams in my mind.

The flesh will not be spared,

Still mute - no longer blind.

Questions are many,

Answers are few.

I breathe as if it matters,

Withhold a point of view.

Shallow red water,

Dead, though not asleep

Lather, rinse, repeat,

The water is too deep.

Scars inside called memories,

Tattooed and persistent,

Thoughts of you cut into me

Tears and knives are reminiscent.