patchwork child

dream

falling into slumber
i dream of someone sweet
arms around me
warm and safe
nothing else to feel
pretty lips press my scars
then my own
suffocate me
stab me through my stupid heart
make me forget
touch my skin
tell me i'm pretty
your arms are chains
restrain me so i can't run
bite my lip
draw blood
eat me up
eyes fluttering open
oh brain, what a pleasant way to tease