Zhish Kebab Poet I do not know?

Flagellation

I would hurt myself for you
Tear my body clean in two
I know it's not what you would want
But I am selfish in my love

I'd let the clouds under my skin
until I'm dark and cold within
Bare my chest, hacked wide open
lay my heart on stormy oceans

My shattered skull the seagulls' cave
inside, my loved for you engraved
and should my blood become the sea
the tides would change and follow thee

As my soul joins with the wind
You'd see your name if you squint
as a fleeting indication
of my undying dedication

It doesn't matter what you want
I want you happy, even if I'm not
I'd hurt myself to spare you pain
I love you. That will never change

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raven artlyy September 8, 2026 at 7:50 AM I've really been enjoying your poem and the emotions and imagery were so vivid that i could easily picture them as beautiful illustration. I'm a commission-based manga/webtoon artist, and I'd love to help bring your story to life if you're ever interested. Feel free to reach out at gm@il : akiracomicart2@ or on inst@ akiraa_artly

Beata Agustin February 12, 2024 at 1:00 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.