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Skin Deep
They say beauty is only skin deep
But I see the grace beneath that creeps
To cut the flesh and make it bleed
And pinch the flesh and fold back the seams
Crimson runs and stains all red
As you lay here, fighting on the bed
Scream if you like, only I hear
The sweet little whimpers of your fear
I… Own… You
It fills my heart when you scream
You look confused, is this a dream?
Weep your tears into crystal cups
What is that, you say, little pup?
Intimately, you will know me
All my little fantasies will be seen
Come to light for all to see
The Paint, The Art when it bleeds
You… Hold… Me
Entranced with your lovely voice
Pleading for life like there’s a choice
I am the hunter, stalker of night
Seeking at all, to avoid the light
I wish, only, to see the beauty inside
To revel, splendidly, in your cries
Until, regretfully, you close your eyes
I know, at last, you cease to be mine
I… Touch… You
With a needle I pierce your skin
You gasp a breath as life begins again
Throughout your body, lances of pain
Eyelids peeled away, I have no shame
I want you to behold my joy, my art
Carve into the meat and leave my mark
Oh, my angel, you are beautiful inside
Know that forever, you are mine.
But I see the grace beneath that creeps
To cut the flesh and make it bleed
And pinch the flesh and fold back the seams
Crimson runs and stains all red
As you lay here, fighting on the bed
Scream if you like, only I hear
The sweet little whimpers of your fear
I… Own… You
It fills my heart when you scream
You look confused, is this a dream?
Weep your tears into crystal cups
What is that, you say, little pup?
Intimately, you will know me
All my little fantasies will be seen
Come to light for all to see
The Paint, The Art when it bleeds
You… Hold… Me
Entranced with your lovely voice
Pleading for life like there’s a choice
I am the hunter, stalker of night
Seeking at all, to avoid the light
I wish, only, to see the beauty inside
To revel, splendidly, in your cries
Until, regretfully, you close your eyes
I know, at last, you cease to be mine
I… Touch… You
With a needle I pierce your skin
You gasp a breath as life begins again
Throughout your body, lances of pain
Eyelids peeled away, I have no shame
I want you to behold my joy, my art
Carve into the meat and leave my mark
Oh, my angel, you are beautiful inside
Know that forever, you are mine.
Published 31st Dec 2013
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31st Dec 2013 4:54pm
3rd Jan 2014 1:46am
31st Dec 2013 5:25pm
Wow, this is powerful. I had to read it a few times to make sure I was taking everything in! Great job.
3rd Jan 2014 1:46am
31st Dec 2013 6:45pm
There is a thin wall between pain and ecstacy; when they merge, it becomes either sacred or evil...at times pure murder. In this poem, the reader becomes the interpreter. HadesR, a talented write.
3rd Jan 2014 1:46am
2nd Jan 2014 7:58am
gave me a wonderful sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. wonderfully written, loved the pauses like "I...touch...you' it sounded exactly like that in my head and added to the eeriness
3rd Jan 2014 1:47am
2nd Jan 2014 9:14am
I really enjoyed this piece by you. It was absolutely amazing. Put together beautifully. Keep it up. (:
3rd Jan 2014 1:47am
