Water listens, acknowledging the pain It washes and cleans the wounds lightly, Soothes and calms, Like a burbling brook to sit next to.
But blood…
Blood is thick and heavy. It leaves a taste of copper in my mouth Even after my head resurfaces and I can breathe again. It stains and flows from cuts, tearing my stitches
As much as I love my parents, I’d rather go to my friends so I won’t get lectured and/or scolded