A Little Cut

it wasn’t deep
not at all
it was just a gentle push against the skin
enough to silence the demons 
screaming at me in my mind 
it was just a scarlet trail
a feeling to stop feeling 
a little cut 

-unKnown Person
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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November 5, 2019 at 7:00 PM
a little prayer... demons beware...don't stare...as they go... Hugs. my friend. God give you every blessing, comfort and need. Ann
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October 20, 2020 at 1:47 PM
thank you for commenting, it means a lot to me. the demons in my head are fading but still there, i shall let you know when they have eternally left
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