My Cocoon
I wrapped myself in veils of lilac
Beauty hid my flawed skin
Slowly they peeled back my layers
Revealing my imperfections again
My arms reek of blood
From scratches self-induced
Scars and bruises around my elbow
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Copyright © Gwen Dixon | Year Posted 2010
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