The Blood

I cut to see the blood.
To bring colour to my life.
Because life has turned so dull and gray...
Just grays and blacks and whites... 

I cut to see the blood. 
To remind me that I'm still alive. 
I forget my body is still here...
because my soul has long since died.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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May 12, 2014 at 10:54 PM
I don't even know what to say. This is amazing. I love it!!
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