he says he is stitching your skin
to heal your old wounds
you believe him, at first
until you realise how much more
every new pierce hurts.
(you take away his needle
and his power to hurt you is gone.
but the picture still remains
like a future set in stone).
YOU ARE READING
to the stars who listen: poetry
Poetrya collection of poetry from a human heart to a human star. © 2016, lauren (images used are not mine unless stated otherwise, credits to original owners)
