Last Words

Tears fall from my eyes
Wetting the paper
Smudging the words.

I scrawl excuses
Explanations, apologies
Its not enough.

I scribble over mistakes
I can't find the right words
How do I tell you?

It's not your fault
You didn't know
Don't blame yourself.

I won't say I'm sorry
I won't lie to you
Can you forgive me?

This silver blade in my hand
Glinting in the moonlight
Stained with blood.

The mask I hid behind
Is broken
Gone is the me you thought you knew.

I do not scream
I do not cry
Instead I smile.

I feel lighter...
Almost there...
I'm finally free...