Acid and Blood

When life gives you lemons, squeeze them over your wounds

Take solace in the fact that the pain is yours to bear and others would fail

Don't wince, let the pain wash over you like a sickening wave

And know that the sting grants you life beyond others

Find tranquility in the agony

Turn the hierarchy of needs on its head because you can

Because you wanting to hurt overrides your body's desire for safety

And know there is value in your tears

Know there is value in reckless power

Know you won't buckle when your ideals are open sores in the eyes of the weak