sharpened paint brush
alone in the dark
breathing shallowly
my tears have dried
and my mouth has lied
my heart screams help
my mouth whispers im fine
fake a smile
and no one will notice
hide your scars
and no one will judge
do not paint a picture today
do not let your wrists be the canvas
and your razor your brush
darling turn on the light
that’s right
no crimson blood shed tonight.
(2014)
