Feed the Beast

just one more tortured soul
left to fester in pain.
Loathing existence,
with nothing to gain.
can,t handle the tears,
chooses to bleed instead.
to stop the destruction
the beast must be fed.
so push the scissors in deep,
feel them pierce through the flesh.
Wait for the rush...
then take a deep breath.
The blackness will fade.
i can clean up the mess.
Paint back on my face,
for this world i detest.
Now cover all slashes 
wear long sleaves in sun.
Find a new bandage 
so the blood doesn't run.
So much preparation
it's almost quite fun.
Just like mr Cobain,
I don't have a gun.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Matthews Avatar
September 1, 2009 at 9:51 AM
Wonderful, as you may have noticed, I REALLY like dark work, this draws you into it and I do know the feeling, keep writing, Mark
Fraser Avatar
August 30, 2009 at 6:21 AM
Powerful writing Kimberly, golly i hope these poems are fictional>>James
Gillihan Avatar
August 25, 2009 at 1:27 PM
Kimberly, One of the hardest aspects of deep depression is the horrible sense of isolation we feel. I posted a poem recently entitled "A Train In The Distance." I encourage you to read it and know you are not alone. Wounded Healer
Kendrick Avatar
August 25, 2009 at 6:55 AM
Very emotionally charged. Keep writing. Sara
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