These scratches on my arms
are just pitiful attempts
at even a grasp of sanity
The marks left behind
are reminders that I'm still living
an unbelievably weary existence
I would've used a knife
or a match
but my nails were the closest
weapon
the most convenient
the least likely to draw attention
I went too far and now
my arms are decorated in
long talon scars
who knew I'd dig so deep
for a little dose of purity?
May 6, 2014
May 6, 2014 at 12:22 AM UTC
These scratches on my arms
are just pitiful attempts
at even a grasp of sanity
The marks left behind
are reminders that I'm still living
an unbelievably weary existence
I would've used a knife
or a match
but my nails were the closest
weapon
the most convenient
the least likely to draw attention
I went too far and now
my arms are decorated in
long talon scars
who knew I'd dig so deep
for a little dose of purity?
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