Mourning Skies

Understanding

With burning tears
Empty eyes
We start to see
Through all the lies

"My dear, it's done
I can't fake a smile
I must say,
It went on for a while."

He said, "Please stay.
I can't go on
Without knowing
There's something wrong."

I yanked up my sleeves
And showed him with tears
All of the scars
That built up over years

He took my hand
And gave me a frown.
"You promised." he said.
And then looked down.

I fell to the floor
And covered my face
Feeling the sting
Of tears leave their trace

He lifted my chin
And wiped my cheek
I can't say I've ever
Felt so weak

He said,"Next time,
Take my skin.
Do the same."
And flashed a grin

I stared at him
And said sadly
"I could never
Hurt you that badly."

And I understood