Why won’t you get out?

emmie_c Poems

I can still taste you You’re there in the back of my throat My tongue is swollen at the thought My taste buds are bitter Even drinking water hurts I have never felt so broke I’ve brushed at my teeth so hard to try and scrub you off My gums are now bleeding My lips are chapped But no matter how much I rinse you’re still inside my mouth I can’t spit you out I’ve torn at my skin I want to peel you off But you’ve woven yourself so far in Deeper than any tattoo I have I’m covered in burn marks I am so red Itching all over trying to scratch you out My nails are chipped my flesh looks so angry I can’t help but scream Why won’t you get out? You’ve caused me to rot I am a living skeleton that belongs deep in the Earth I am alive my heart it still beats But even when I take my last breath I will probably look more alive than this It hurts to walk It hurts to move All I can do is cry All I can do is remain still I’m choking on my tears whilst you dig your hands into my brain Tearing up my mind This is all in my head but you’ve caused me such damage That I am falling apart from the inside to the out- Why won’t you get out?