I settle deep within myself
a dark and empty void
filled with black- red, hatred
happiness destroyed

I recognize darkness
he wraps me in his arms
he lovingly surrounds me
says he'll keep me safe
from harm

At first I swaddle myself in blankets
then shed a few salty tears
My old lover, darkness,
has comforted me for years

As he whispers in my ear
I crawl my way out of bed
sinisterly reach for my knife
images of death in my head

He lulls me into the cut
He takes me to the brink
and as my blood runs
sparkling red
my vision gracefully
shrinks