One can only pretend

for so long

When the only thing

holding you together

are self sewn sutures

Madness and

thoughts of you

threaten to burst

open the seams

Closer to death

with every breath

will have to do

Feeding the

demons lies

just to get by

Taking a

double shot

of peril

In hopes

the sun

won't come up

tomorrow

Has your soul ripped

From your carcass

Beautiful. Lifeless.

Did it rip from within?  Jump under my skin.

Leave me here. on this floor

Razor cutting your essence from

My gut.