Insult To Injury

I wound myself
Blood dripping
From tears
I cannot control

Misfortune falls
Upon my every step
Crashing to my knees
Now shattered

Limp arms
Grasping for a hand
Too scared
To save a life

Fearful of all
Desiring rest
Just death
Eternal peace
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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