staring into the hollow pits

i can't seem to find your soul

your soul that links with mine

you ignore my words.

i plead, and beg,

stop! Stop! Please!

and then it's over

you cry

i cry

and I forgive you

why?

i love you

and I deserved it anyway

your kiss burns against mine.

it cuts through my pain

and I want more

but then again the memory of the kiss

hurts more than your fist

ever could

she notices, though

she sees the bruises

"get help" she says "please tell someone"

to tell someone would hurt you

ruin you

i can't do that

you saved me

I love you

you say you love me too?

you try your hardest to prove it

"you're mine", you say

no one else can have me

your words burn more then the sun on my face

and sting harder than the slap after slap

i know you didn't mean it

deep down, you're okay

just hurting

misunderstood

wronged

i understand

i'm here for you

after all, I'm yours

and you're mine, right?

love lasts longer than anger

the punches hurt

so do the pinches

the twists

the kicks leave me with a sick feeling

i can't help but sob and cry

and you cry too

you hate to hurt me

you just need a release

so you comfort me with kisses

i try to please you

you rock me when I cry

say you're sorry

and I believe you

"you belong to me," you say, "know that and never forget"

"and you're mine" I reply

"life is rough" you whisper, cradling my head

so I cover up

long sleeves even in summer

people look at me funny

but I know they're just jealous of us

i'll be okay

it doesn't hurt that badly

you need it

you understand me

we belong together

i crave your touch

no matter what form

you said you're sorry—it won't happen again.

but your words they cut me

like a knife

the blade fillets my heart

the bruises will heal

the words will be forgiven

scars will fade

but you'll be with be forever

because after all

you love me

right?