with you by my shoulder blades I'm never, ever own my own,

but I know that very much alone I'll always be

there's too much pain in me, I fear I cannot let go,

fortunately hidden in the many, hideous scars I've never shown,

the pain has creeped into my bones - it's suffocating me - can't you see?

this vicious sensation feels like it will forever grow, but no one will ever know.


© Alexandrina Vicorii