Snakebite

For the love of God, listen to me,
Unforgivable - can't you see?
Cutting you, tearing you, eating you alive,
Knocking your tears out, of happiness to deprive.
Your own hand is stitching your lips, precious one,
Oh, I know, you just want it to be done.
Unable to scream, though you are shouting inside,
And yet the echoes of the heart always subside.
Love me instead,
Love me without regret.