Turn Your Head

 You'd never see it on her face

You'd never see the limp, the bruise, the scratch

You'd never know the sick twists of the unforgiving mind

Because it's not something you want to see

No, it's not something you're supposed to see

But I see, I see it everywhere

Living multiple lives that lace together so painfully

I cringe at the thought and weighing next to nothing

It's knowing nothing in life is free

Because no sin is ever forgotten

And I am no saint for I am overcome with disgrace

The dark side of the world that no one asks for

It's knowing you are truly alone

Destined for nothing surpassing the privilege

It's knowing everything could change in a single second

And you could be left in the cold with only your infected memories

But if you took a good look at me, if you really wanted to see it

You'd see it poking right through my broken body

You'd see it screaming and stretching for breath

You'd see it looking right back at you

And if you're smart, you might just run

Oh how I wish I had run

Back when I still had my legs

Author's Note

any feedback, good or bad, would be highly appreciated

Reviews

[DearWorld]

very stirring. good write