Blood Atonement

Love is a knife
That cuts my soul
In pieces
I want you but
I cannot have you
And it tears me apart
Like a tattered flag
In a breeze

I would wear my blood
On the outside if
It would make you
Take one step
In my direction
But you go blind
From not seeing what’s
Within arm’s reach

Wishing only brings empty pockets
And an ache in my heart
Because I know
No matter how hard I try
You are gone from me
And you never said a word.