my blood is turning blue
as my heart holds its breathe
its strings ache from
everyone using them
to their own advantage
pumping blood for other people

my blood is turning black
from the leaches in my veins
they sneak into my mouth
when i speak kind words
and take advantage of my body
as they eat me whole

my heart twists and pulls
trying to shake off the black
trying to return to its youthful red
but it’s string are poisoned
by others false words

my blood is turning purple
as it begins to breathe
the colors mixing and marbling

still poisoned
but at least still breathing