Reflection
You've stopped sleeping; behind closed eyes you find
The sins you unknowingly burned onto your mind
That break you down even as you leave them behind
Because you cannot run from who you're becoming
You remember the feeling, the cool of the blade
That you buried in her back when she started to fade
She was real enough then, but the blood has been paid
You cringe when you can't forget the taste
But, please: smile and move on, pretend we can't see
Than the man you once were is not the monster you be
But from this stain on your hands you will never be free
Until you face down the demon in the mirror
Leave the beer in the fridge, the meds on the shelf
Shut the cabinet door and look at yourself
If you feel nothing in this final test
Down the pill bottle and go get some rest
Do not bother coming in tomorrow
Copyright © Viola .x | Year Posted 2012
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